Send Support Assistant - Bolton, United Kingdom - Milk Education - The UK's First Environmentally Friendly Education Recruitment Agency.

Milk Education - The UK's First Environmentally Friendly Education Recruitment Agency.

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Bolton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Milk Education are seeking to appoint dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Support Assistant to work with pupils who have SEND, complex learning and physical difficulties.

The SEND Support Assistant role will be based in a Primary school in Bolton.

Previous experience working with children or young people with learning difficulties or within the Health and Social Care sector would be beneficial, however, the most importantattribute is the willingness to get involved and be proactive.

If successful, you will work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff to support access to learning and provide support.

Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the normal teaching area.

What you need to apply:

Previous experience working with children, or young adults, with ASD and complex needs (Voluntary welcome)
Confidence dealing with pupils with different abilities and SEND requirements
Good interpersonal and communicational skills
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to complete this)
Enthusiastic attitude towards inspiring children

We are looking for Support Assistants who are:

Passionate about enabling the child to fulfil their potential
Able to contribute to, and work as part of a team
Creative in approach to children's learning
Confident in implementing support techniques, such as PEC's & Makaton
Enthusiastic towards inspiring children
Happy to carry out personal care
Dedicated and caring
Able to demonstrate high expectations which are communicated to the child
Demonstrate a positive attitude and the ability to raise selfesteem
Compassionate and positive with a flexible approach when supporting the child

Extra 1:1 support may include

Medical Health Care Plans
Handwriting /fine motor/keyboard skills training
Group discussions and information given from our qualified school nurse
Familiarity with assistive technology (wheelchair)
Access to teaching assistant support
A willingness to support with personal care, although this may not be required
First Aid Training within the last two years is essential, although Epilepsy training would be beneficial

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