The role is suited for someone very positive and resilient who understands that the challenging behaviour is part of the pupils' condition. As this roles involve working with pupils on the ASD spectrum, typically with challenging behaviours and complex needs, previous experience of working with pupils in SEND settings is ideal but not essential.
For this role, you will ideally need:
• Be able to work either part or full-time
• Have previous experience working with children, or young adults, with ASD and complex needs
• Confidence dealing with pupils with different abilities and SEND requirements
• A good knowledge of the national curriculum or confident in supporting small groups with particular subject/s (e.g. Numeracy, literacy booster groups) • Able of dealing with challenging behaviour, promoting focus with strong classroom management and on-going 1:1 support where necessary
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• General knowledge / good understanding of ASD
Other experience and qualifications which are preferable:
- Confidence implementing support techniques, such as PEC's & Makaton, Team Teach qualified
Protocol Education offers all Learning Support Assistants:
• Excellent rates of pay
• Professional support from our team of experienced consultants
• A wide variety of different positions, both day to day and long term
• Continued support through all placements via a dedicated consultant
Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, as well as possessing an up to date DBS or be willing to apply for one through Protocol Education
If this role is of interest to you, please feel free to contact Frances at Protocol Education on 0114 252 1975 for further information. Alternatively, please send an updated CV to frances.albert@protocol-education.com.