Makaton Trained Learning Support Practitioner - Coventry, United Kingdom - Team Educate

Team Educate

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Coventry, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Team Educate are seeking an experienced Learning Support or Teaching Assistant to work on a 1-to-1 basis with pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in our partner school located between Coventry and Solihull. This is a fantastic opportunity in a school with unrivalled facilities in a grand, historic setting with an innovative, supportive leadership team.

The school are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant or Special Needs Support Specialist to join their fantastic in-house support team.

As part of the role, you will be working closely with pupils, primarily with a diagnosis of ASC, supporting them through individual mentoring, as well as assisting them on a 1:1 basis as well as within small groups.

You will use ABA and PECS to deliver teaching to pupils as appropriate.

Experience with non-verbal communication and complex learning difficulties will be essential for this role.

If you have received training in Makaton or PECS (The Picture Exchange Communication System) in working alongside children or adults with moderate to severe learning difficulties, we'd love to hear more about your experience Similarly, if you have experience in using Makaton within a school/learning-based role, you may be able to offer some excellent support for the schools' most vulnerable pupils.

The ideal Makaton/PECS Classroom Assistant will need:

Experience of working in schools and supporting pupils with SEND and alongside various learning difficulties.
Teaching Assistant/classroombased support experience.
Training in Makaton or PECS and experience supporting nonverbal communication.
A proactive approach and the ability to find solutions when met with barriers in young people's learning.
An understanding of strategies to support, engage and encourage young people in their learning.
This role would be better suited to somebody who can drive with use of their own car due to it's location.

The successful Makaton/PECS Classroom Assistant will receive:

Excellent rates of pay, based on experience.
Access to continuous support from a team of education professionals.
Ongoing training and assistance throughout your career.
The opportunity to work with amazing, innovative staff at one of our inclusive and diverse partner schools.
The ability to make a real impact on the lives and education of Birmingham's pupils.
Training in pioneering techniques and strategies such as PECS, Makaton and Applied Behavioural Analysis. An excellent opportunity for those wishing to kickstart a career in Special Education

If you are interested in the above opportunity, or would like some more information about the role or the school, please submit your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to help.

We look forward to hearing from you

Why Choose Team Educate:

Do you have a friend who may be interested in joining us? We offer £75 for every Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant referral and £150 for every Supply Teacher referral (terms and conditions apply)._

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Salary:
Up to £90.00 per day

Benefits: