We are working with a large ‘Good Ofsted rated’ special school in Wandsworth SW19 postcode, who are looking to recruit experienced SEN Teaching Assistants and Residential Support Workers. These roles are long term positions.

They will begin with a probationary period and if this is passed there are long term contracts available with weekly shift work and potential permanent contract offers further down the line, starting on an agency worker basis. 

The school caters for children and young people who have cognitive disabilities and complex support needs. The ideal person will need to be flexible as you will be working across the Primary and Secondary departments, and residential for outside school shift hours.

The school is split into 3 main areas, ASD, VI and HI. Please see below a breakdown of the requirements for each of these roles.

Your working days will be Monday – Friday, 8:30-4.

It is essential that you have previous experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs, are confident in supporting children with HI , VI and multi-sensory impairment and able to provide personal care.

Ongoing training will be provided at the school as well as refresher training throughout the year. You will need experience in any of the 3 areas below:

VI - Visual Impaired support role:

• Experience in using braille machines advantageous but not required.
• Experienced in supporting blind or Visually Impaired children or adults.

ASD - Autism Support roles:

• Any relevant life experience in working with children or adults with ASD or Moderate to Severe learning difficulties.
• Any school or Nursery work experience relevant.
• Behaviour management skills advantageous.
• Any qualification in Health and Social care or Teaching and Learning in schools also advantageous.
• Advantageous to be from a care background.

HI - Hearing Impairment/Role supporting Deaf children:

• Any experience in using BSL (British Sign Language) or advanced Makaton is advantageous.
• Any direct experience in working with adults of children who are Hearing Impaired or Deaf required.

The school is set in beautiful surroundings with many outstanding facilities and they have an incredibly supportive structure throughout the school to support all pupils and staff.

If you are interested in these positions and have any of the above requirements, please send your CV ASAP to avoid missing out on these excellent opportunities. 

· DBS (Has to be run for children and adults, none recorded). You will need both or be willing to pay £60 towards the running or a DBS that covers both children and adults if you do not already have one.

Please apply today with your CV and we will give you a call to discuss this school and other local opportunities in local schools.