SEND Teaching Assistant – Croydon

We are inviting applications from caring and empathetic SEND Teaching Assistants who are looking to work in a specialist school and provide support to students aged 16-25 with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).

This SEND Teaching Assistant role is for the 2024-2025 academic year, with permanent appointments an option from September 2025.

SEND Teaching Assistant - Benefits of the Role:

• A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults with PMLD and severe SEND needs.
• Ideal for candidates with a Social Care degree or those with experience working in a PMLD school or a residential care setting with PMLD service users.
• Personal care is a key part of the role, so you must be comfortable assisting students with personal hygiene, feeding, and other care needs.
• Manual Handling and Child and Adult Level 2 Safeguarding qualifications are highly advantageous.
• Join a supportive team in a well-resourced school that values staff development and provides ongoing training.
• Gain experience in a challenging yet fulfilling role, where your work will contribute to the personal and educational development of young people with complex needs.

SEND Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with PMLD, assisting with their personal care, communication, and educational needs.
• Support students with physical disabilities, including helping with mobility and use of specialist equipment.
• Work closely with teaching staff and therapists to implement individual learning and care plans tailored to each student’s needs.
• Use your initiative and proactive approach to adapt activities and strategies to engage students and promote their independence.
• Be an empathetic and patient presence in the classroom, fostering a positive and supportive environment for the students.
• Assist with sensory and therapeutic activities, contributing to the enrichment of students' lives and promoting their well-being.

SEND Teaching Assistant - Essential Qualities:

• Experience in a PMLD school or residential setting with PMLD service users is highly desirable.
• A Social Care degree or similar qualification would be well-suited to this role.
• Manual Handling and Child and Adult Level 2 Safeguarding qualifications are advantageous.
• Strong empathy, patience, and emotional resilience, with a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND.
• A proactive attitude, with the ability to think on your feet and take initiative in a dynamic environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant in Croydon to join a specialist school and work with students who have complex and diverse needs.

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SEND Teaching Assistant – Croydon
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