CLASSROOM SUPPORT ASSISTANT

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, creative and hardworking people to a SEN school in Reading, Berkshire.

(Experience within a school environment could be an advantage but is not essential, as high quality induction and ongoing training will be provided)

You will:

• want to work with children
• have a commitment to excellence
• be flexible, reliable and positive
• be an outstanding team player
• be someone who can make a real difference

• Strong compassion, patience, and empathy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting students with special educational needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

The role is stationed Monday to Friday - 08:30 - 3:30pm, working with students from the ages from as young as 4 years old up to 16 years. 

Each student will have a diagnosis contributing to complex learning needs but may have social, emotional and mental health needs also. For this reason, there is an element of personal care involved in the role at all ages. This can be in the form of assisting students to and from the bathroom, getting changed before and after swimming lessons etc. 

This role has the opportunity of leading to a permanent role at the school should you be successful. 

If this sounds like a role you would like to be considered for, please contact me!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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