A Level 1 teaching assistant post at Grand Union Village School, a 96-place primary special school for pupils aged 4 to 11 with severe and profound learning disabilities, complex needs and autism. The work centres on high levels of personal care and support, including for pre-verbal pupils who need help with self-regulation. The post is term-time only with five training days and a 36-hour week, and full-time or part-time applications will be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Provide high levels of personal care and support to pupils throughout the day
- Support children with severe and profound learning disabilities and complex needs, including pre-verbal pupils
- Support pupils who need help with self-regulation
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Experience
- Experience of working with pupils with challenging behaviours, in a school or elsewhere
Skills & knowledge
- Dedication to working with children and young people with complex learning disabilities
- Passion for delivering a high standard of care and support
- Creative, adaptable and flexible approach
- Collaborative working within a multidisciplinary team
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
What’s offered
- Full training provided as part of induction
- Continued professional development
- Pathways into specialist teaching assistant roles
- Pathways into teaching
- Special school allowance
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
