Great Primary School in Worthing is seeking to appoint a Special Support Assistant to work with specific children who have additional needs.
They are seeking an individual to join our team who:
- is caring and understanding of children's needs.
- has high expectations of children's behaviour and attainment.
- is very well organised & efficient.
- has experience of directly working with children with SEND including Autistic Spectrum.
- is committed to helping children progress and gain independence.
- who can demonstrate a good standard of English and Maths,
- enjoys working with children, flexible, adaptable and able to work successfully in a team.
The job will involve working closely with and supporting children with EHCPs, helping them to succeed within a classroom setting.
Experience of the following skills or programmes are desirable:
- understanding of how to de-escalate children when they are dysregulated
- knowledge of using Picture Exchange Communication and experience of delivering a Speech and Language programme, and how to embed these targets in the interactions and activities they lead with him.
- social skill interventions, social stories/comic strip conversations
- use of TEACHH or 'now-next' type approaches to encourage engagement.
- support to understand what is expected in social situation
- using a reduced amount and level of language emphasising key words.
- be emotionally available to support children and who can provide high levels of reassurance that they are valued.
- be a physical presence to give structure and outline next steps for activities.
- ability to deliver an individualised multi-sensory curriculum in small steps with daily opportunities for overlearning, with flexibility, and opportunities to share and celebrate success.