Learning Support Assistant

A school in Weymouth for children and young people aged from 2 to 19 with complex needs, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). They provide an Early Years’ service, primary and secondary classes and a sixth form. Most pupils have substantial global developmental delay, emergent communication skills and are highly dependent. Some have additional disabilities including cerebral palsy, sensory impairment and/or complex needs including challenging behaviour.

The school is well-equipped with a gym hall, a hydrotherapy pool, interactive sensory and soft-play areas, outside playground areas and a vegetable plot. Classrooms are equipped with the latest computer technology, including tablet devices and communication aids.

We are currently looking for Teaching Assistants who are able to support full time, term time only. Working hours are 08:50 - 15:35. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has extensive SEN experience
• Has experience with non-verbal students and ideally Makaton, PECS or other communication aids
• Is knowledgeable in how to support children with complex needs and some challenging behaviour
• Is confident to work with specific sensory difficulties
• Has experience with personal care or is comfortable to learn 

Benefits of registering with Teaching Personnel include: 

• Weekly pay 
• Massive discounts on CPD training 
• Competitive rates of pay 
• A SEN specialist consultant dedicated to helping you find work 
• £50 refer a friend bonus 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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