Special Needs Assistant - Engage 3 : Job Details

Special Needs Assistant Required for Primary School in Barking and Dagenham

• Full time 8:30am-3:30pm Monday to Friday
• £85-£95 per day

About the role:

This primary school are seeking educators to work with a child in Year 2 with Autism . The student is non-verbal and displays very challenging behaviour. They are looking for someone with knowledge of PECS and willingness to do personal care.

Your Role:

• Supporting an ASC child on a 121 basis
• Ability to use PECS to communicate with non-verbal children
• Willingness to do personal care (toileting/nappy changing)
• Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class and minimise disruption
• Providing feedback to teachers and parents

The ideal candidate:

• Outgoing and mentoring manner
• Previous experience working with non-verbal children using PECS
• Ability to work with children known for very challenging behaviour outbursts
• Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children reach their full potential
• You will be expected to think on your feet and be proactive, no day is the same in a school, so being prepared is vital.
• Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils

How to apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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We look forward to hearing from you!