Support Worker

Academic Appointments are currently working alongside a special school in Oakwood Leeds, West Yorkshire to appoint an open-minded and proactive Special Needs Teaching Assistant.
All staff at the school are committed to their pupils and strive to bring out the very best in all.
The school was graded ‘Good’ in its last Ofsted inspection, with the ‘leadership and management’ being rated as ‘Outstanding’
The school caters for pupils aged 2 to 19 years, on different specialist and mainstream sites supporting a wide range of moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex & multiple needs; Asperger’s; Autism and Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs. Some students have physical, medial, speech & language, visual and hearing or sensory impairments. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate has previous experience of working with Complex Communication Needs and Autism.
The successful applicant will be supporting pupils with complex needs and autism so it is important that applicants have experience in a similar role and are comfortable working in this environment, the role will include some personal care.
Requirements
Previous experience or a specialism in working with Complex Communication Needs and Autism
Valid DBS or willing to obtain one
2x References
Please ‘Apply Now’ or forward your CV to Laura@academicappointments.co.uk
You can contact our Head Office on 0113 390 1009 for more information
Academic Appointments is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
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Policies, including our ‘Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy’, can be found on our website.
Academic Appointments Limited acts as an employment agency and employment business.