Support Worker for Children with Complex Needs

2 weeks ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full time

About the Role: Academics Ltd is recruiting on behalf of an 'Outstanding' Primary SEN School in the area who are looking to appoint an experienced and compassionate Special Needs Assistant.


This is a full-time, term-time contract with a permanent position available for the right candidate. The successful candidate will ideally have had experience of working with children within a school setting, with experience of using PECS, Makaton etc being an advantage.


About the School: The school caters for pupils aged 4-11 with complex learning difficulties including autism, speech and language disorders and challenging behaviours. All pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school is purpose built and includes soft play rooms, multi-sensory interactive rooms and a hydrotherapy pool.


Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be supporting classes of up to 9 pupils with 1 class teacher and 3 LSA's. Responsibilities will include supporting on a 1:1 and small group basis, assisting with feeding and personal hygiene duties.


Requirements: To be considered for this position you MUST have GCSE C or above in English and Maths, or level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths.


Academics Ltd is a leading education recruitment agency with a proven track record of providing high-quality recruitment solutions to schools across the UK. If you are a qualified and experienced Special Needs Assistant looking for a new challenge, please get in touch.



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