Classroom Support Assistant - Special Needs

Are you looking to gain experience supporting students with moderate SEND needs in a school environment? If so, please read on.

Unique School Solutions are working with a partner Specialist School in Sheffield (S25) to recruit an Classroom Support Assistant to work in their engaging and welcoming school supporting students aged 10 to 18 years with SEND needs access learning.

This is a full-time, term time only position to start in January 2024 (or sooner if possible). Initially, this role will be temporary for a period of 12 weeks but made permanent following the successful completion of this probation.

The hours for this role are 9.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday term time only.

Applications are welcomed from those that have worked within the health and social care sectors supporting individuals with additional needs.

Graduates with previous experience supporting children and young people are also welcome to apply.

Unique School Solutions are a specialist long-term and permanent recruiter for schools in South Yorkshire. Successful candidates are expected to be passionate about making a difference to children and will be working closely with class teachers and other school staff. They will provide a high quality of support and communication with their students and be able to work in small groups.

This position is working within a specialist school for children with SEND and physical disabilities on a 1:1 and small group basis to support students to access learning. This role may require providing personal care, full training will be provided on site.

Experience in ADHD, Autism, and supporting people with complex needs is advantageous.

We are looking to appoint the very best education professionals to come join our team and work with us at supportive schools and represent their ethos.

About the role:

• Supporting teaching and learning following the school’s curriculum
• To work in partnership with class teacher to ensure the very best standard of education is delivered to the children
• To support children with learning on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• To liaise with external agencies and parent/carers when required
• To be part of the wider school community when required

By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:

• The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants
• Ongoing CPD and opportunities to complete fully funded training
• The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks

All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face to face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.

Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relations to this vacancy

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.