SEND LSA - Westminster

SEND LSA - Westminster

An Outstanding primary school based in Westminster , old with autistic spectrum disorders and Speech and Language Difficulties to join them ASAP.

Job Description

The successful SEN teaching assistant will be required to provide 1:1 classroom support. As a special needs teaching assistant, you will also help to develop their social communication, interaction and interpretation skills and play an active role in developing their confidence, self-esteem and independence.

The ideal special needs teaching assistant will need to be committed to providing support to learners with a range of needs, be flexible in their approach and be able to work as part of a team.

Previous experience with SEND is a requirement. Understanding and experience of using Makaton, PECs and sensory approaches are advantageous but not essential.

This is a full-time, long-term role to start ASAP and will continue until the end of the academic year (July 2025)

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Previous SEND experience is essential - specifically with Autism
• Makaton and PECS experience - highly desirable but not essential
• Dedicated and passionate about education

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

To apply for the above job, please contact Ayaz Ahmed at Empowering Learning on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)

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