Individual Needs Assistant

Salary Not Specified

LANCING COLLEGE, Upper Cokeham, Adur

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 5 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d7b1747f0bd3482f86d84bca1eaced86

Full Job Description

Support the individual pupil as guided by the class teacher and the Head of Learning Enhancement.
Work with the individual pupil as part of a small group of children to support specific lessons.
Undertake administrative tasks and adapt resources as necessary to support the pupil.
Encourage the pupil to progress at the appropriate level both academically and socially, enabling the pupil to feel secure and happy.
Liaise with other specialist teachers and professionals as appropriate.
Support the teacher in looking after the wellbeing and pastoral needs of the pupil.
Communicate effectively with the teacher and other professionals, as well as the parents.
Ensure full commitment to the wider care of all pupils at school, including absolute commitment to safeguarding.

The position is to support a 5-year-old pupil in Year 1 with 1:1 assistance as he takes part in the school day. Those with experience of working to support children with special education needs and/or relevant qualifications are invited to apply. Experience of neurodiversity and difficulty with self-regulation is particularly relevant., Essential:
Qualified and / or experienced with special educational needs support.
Caring manner with children.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Good communication skills.
Strong organisational skills.
Good understanding of independent schools and their rationale.
Commitment and passion for education in general and SEND in particular.
Resourcefulness and flexibility.
Desire to be fully involved in the life of the school.
Flexible; able to balance priorities in a busy school environment.
Strong interpersonal skills when working with children, colleagues and parents