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Special Needs Support Role - Brighton
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs?If you're compassionate, proactive, and eager to make a significant impact in the lives of children who need a little extra support, this is the role for you!
About the Role:You’ll play a crucial role in supporting children with a range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, and Speech and Language challenges, ensuring they can thrive in the school environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting the class teacher to ensure that children are receiving appropriate support.
- Working with children 1:1 and facilitating activities that promote their development and engagement.
- Tailoring your approach to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Being part of a team that creates a positive, inclusive atmosphere for students to learn and grow.
- The role requires you to be flexible, responsive, and patient, as each day may bring new challenges.
Hours:Monday to Friday, 8:25 am - 3:30 pm.
About You:
- Compassionate and proactive: You should be sensitive to the needs of the children and able to act on your instincts to support them.
- Versatile and resilient: Working in a school can be fast-paced and unpredictable, so adaptability is key.
- Experience: While previous experience in a similar role is advantageous, it is not essential. The school will provide you with the necessary training.
- Personal qualities: Empathy, patience, and a willingness to learn and grow in the role are essential.
Training and Development:The school offers extensive training programs, including:
- Enhanced Safeguarding Pathway: Learn how to protect children from abuse and ensure their safety both physically and online.
- How to be a Great Teaching Assistant: Go beyond basic support and learn how to be an exceptional teaching assistant.
- Special Needs Awareness: Gain a deeper understanding of various special needs, including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and more.
- Behaviour Management: Learn strategies to manage student behavior in a way that promotes positive learning experiences.
- Effective Teamwork: Training on how to work collaboratively with other adults in the school environment.
How to Apply:To apply, submit your details through the provided application portal. If you don’t hear back within five working days, unfortunately, you haven’t been successful for this position.
Applicants will need to have an enhanced DBS check and must agree to the school’s GDPR requirements.
