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SalaryMakaton Trained Teaching Assistants
Lambeth Borough
ASAP Start
Salary: £90 - £100 per day
TimePlan Education are pleased to be working with an Outstanding special needs school in South East London. They are recruiting Teaching Assistants who are confident using Makaton, PECs, and any other forms of communication. The shortlisted candidates will work 1:1 or as whole class support. Positions are full time, ongoing via the agency with the opportunity to gain a permanent contract. Working hours are 8.15am - 4pm Monday to Friday.
The school is in a large purpose-built building with 148 pupils on roll. Pupils are aged 4-19 years old, with EHCPs for Autism and associated needs. As well as offering students an engaging individualised curriculum, they also work hard to develop communication and social skills with many resources including Speech and language and occupational therapists.
The school requires skilled individuals who have worked with children or young adults with Autism and communication needs, ideally this would be within a school or college setting. You will be required to support exchange and communication within the classroom, while also providing academic and emotional support. Additional responsibilities will include supporting students on school trips and after school clubs.
In return the school can offer a forward thinking and stable working environment.
To apply for this role, you will need to have:
- Makaton training, experience with PECs and other forms of communication
- Experience working with children and young adults with ASD and complex needs
- A willingness to complete personal care
- A current Enhanced child and adult DBS check, ideally registered on the update service
- Be able to commit to a long-term role full time.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to apply for an Enhanced DBS if your current DBS is not on the update service.
If you are looking for a rewarding role in SEND and want to make difference, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV today or you can contact Keizsha Armstrong on (phone number removed) or via email
