Classroom Support Assistant

Are you looking to work in a school that is praised by parents and pupils for 'being a happy place for all'?

Are you looking to join a team that has established an atmosphere of calm belief that all can achieve?

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference?

If you answered yes then this is the role for you!

This independent specialist school is currently seeking a Classroom support assistant to join their school team. Successful applicants would join a friendly team supporting learners on a small group and whole class basis. This school is both a primary and secondary provision catering for students with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), including those with Asperger's Syndrome and those with a diagnosis of ADHD.

This is a committed school that promises to support every child's academic, cognitive, behavioural and social needs. Students at this school make leaps and bounds largely attributed to the positive environment, extensive personal development curriculum's and rich set of experiences including Weekly off-site trips and experiences helping them to prepare and navigate expectations beyond school and home.

This is an incredibly successful school that has been supporting learners for years. This is your opportunity to join such an incredible establishment committed to making a difference.

This position is to start ASAP and is needed on a full time basis. Monday-Friday 08:30-4pm.

This is a term time only position.

If this sounds like the kind of environment you'd thrive in, apply today!

Benefits:

  • School networking events/ social events for teachers
  • Ready of supply of drinks, chocolate, biscuits and cakes in there welcoming and inviting staff room equally equipped with games, TV's and shared library
  • Brilliant resources and spacious classrooms/grounds
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Fully funded training and qualifications

All applicants for this position must have the following requirements to be considered:

  • Relevant SEN experience
  • Experience (voluntary or paid) working with children and young adults
  • GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities:

  • Supporting in the delivery of engaging and interactive lessons and educational activities
  • Supporting learners with SEN on a small group and whole class basis

If this sounds like the role for you then please don't delay in applying today. If you have any questions please call Bryony on 01293 527416.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next two weeks. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child safety standards and UK eligibility checks.


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