Chalk is looking for a supportive Learning Support Assistant who can enable the children in their care to be the best that they can be!

This welcoming Special School boasts outstanding facilities and caters for pupils aged 3 to 18 with a wide variety of SEND including complex medical needs, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism and Speech Language & Communication Needs (SLCN).

Experience and understanding of a range of SEND is necessary and knowledge of skills such as alternative communication techniques and manual handling would be beneficial. The school was recently judged to be ‘good’ by Ofsted.

This Teaching Assistant role will involve supporting SEND children in a Primary classroom setting as well as at lunch and break times.

You will be required to assist with personal care while maintaining the pupil’s dignity. You will work closely with the class teacher supporting the children across various activities, while providing a happy and safe learning environment.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Experience supporting children with Autism and complex needs
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification beneficial
• To be comfortable and confident delivering personal care
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A caring and positive attitude with a flexible approach
• A minimum of 2 years experience

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

**For more information, please contact Sharon on 01925 984 440**