SEND Support Assistants Required

Protocol Education

  • High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
  • £100 per day
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Join Our Team: SEND Support Assistants Wanted at a Primary SEND School Near High Wycombe!Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have experience working with primary-aged children with autism and learning difficulties? We are looking for SEND Support Assistants to join a dedicated team at a Primary SEND School near High Wycombe, supporting children with a range of complex needs in a nurturing environment.Why Join Us?Work with Primary SEND Children: Support children with autism (ASD) and learning difficulties, helping them thrive in their educational journey.A Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, training, and ongoing professional development.Make a Real Impact: Help children with complex needs grow, learn, and engage with their peers in a safe and supportive space.What You’ll Do:Support Children with ASD and Learning Difficulties: Work closely with primary-aged children with autism, learning difficulties, and additional needs.Use Communication Techniques: Support non-verbal pupils using visuals and Makaton to aid communication.Manage Dysregulation: Assist children who may engage in biting, kicking, or scratching when dysregulated, using de-escalation and calming techniques.Promote Learning & Play: Foster learning through play and structured activities to support the development of each child’s abilities.Provide Intimate Care: Be prepared to assist with intimate care needs where required.Support Sensory Regulation: Use sensory calming techniques to help children in crisis regain composure and engage in learning.Support Phonics and Communication: Use your basic understanding of phonics to help children with their early literacy skills.What We’re Looking For:Safeguarding Knowledge: Ability to follow policy and procedure, including basic safeguarding practices and reporting concerns.

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