Send Support Assistant - Plymouth, United Kingdom - Skills Group

Skills Group

Verified Company

Plymouth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:
SEND Support Assistant

Salary:
£19,750 - Pro-rata

Reports to:
SEND Manager

Hours:
Full-time (Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm)

Job Purpose:

Due to continued growth and success, Skills Group currently has a position available for a full time SEND Support Assistant.

This is a rewarding role where you will be responsible for supporting post-16 learners with a variety of educational and learning needs.

You'll be a consummate professional, passionate about people development and focused upon delivering a high quality service to our customers.

Responsibilities:

Collaboration with class trainers to organise appropriate on and offsite activities in order to achieve and maintain high standards of education and training
Preparation of learning resources and activities across sites as necessary
Working with small groups of learners, and individuals on a onetoone basis as needed
Support personal development and preparing for adulthood activities
Reviewing and updating individual learning plans, and recording progress in line with agreed targets
Providing targeted support outside of the classroom and developing social/emotional skills
Completing and maintaining safe, secure and accurate records using ebased systems
To attend planned programmes of training and professional development in accordance with the Company's staff development programme

Person Specification:

You will have a good understanding of Special Educational Needs and Educational Inclusion and be resilient when faced with challenging and testing behaviors
A passion for working with Special Educational Needs children and young adults is essential, and previous working experience is expected for this role
Applicants will hold a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification as a minimum, and further credentials in working with specific Special Educational Needs would be welcome
Creative, proactive and flexible in support style to create a nurturing and caring connection with individuals
Excellent communication skills are required
You must be organised, with good time management and administrative skills, and the ability to work independently
It is essential that you are willing to travel, have your own car and possess a full, valid driving license

Additional Benefits of Joining Skills Group:

Upskilling opportunities to enhance your personal development
Workplace pension scheme
Discounted gym membership, including leisure facilities
NUS card

Health & Safety

The Health & Safety responsibilities associated with your post are set out in the Organisational Arrangements and Health and Safety Policy and Statement.

Equality & Diversity

All employees are required to work in a non-discriminatory manner, and in line with the Skills Group Equality and Diversity Policy.

This applies to all personal contact within the organisation and your area of responsibility.

Safeguarding

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£19,750.00 per year

Benefits: