Special Needs Support Assistant

Smart Teachers are recruiting for a Special Needs Support Assistant with a background of working with children with physical disabilities, this is to work in a school in Hounslow, South West London. The school joining has been described by many of our staff as a ‘treasure’ of a school which is pioneered by an exceptional Headteacher who has created and maintained a clear vision for the school and its children. The ideal Special Needs Support Assistant must have a background of working with children with physical disability in either a Mainstream or Special Needs school. This role is to start immediately until the end of the academic year.

About the Role

· Special Needs Support Assistant

· Assisting a child in Year 3 with Physical needs

· The child is extremely pleasant with an excellent outlook on life and is keen to learn

· His mobility is supported by both a wheelchair and walking frame

· Intimate personal care will be required

· Daily rate from £75-£85 depending on experience

About the School

· An effective two-form entry school in the heart of Hounslow 

· Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2017

· Very attractive interior with spacious classrooms and communal areas

· Strong and long standing senior leadership team

· Accessible form Brentford station or Hounslow tube stations

In order to be considered for this role, the successful Special Needs Support Assistant will need to meet the following criteria:

· Experience of working with children with physical disability in either a Nursery, Mainstream, Special needs setting

· Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)

· Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks

As well as being part of this school's community, working with Smart Teachers also gives you access to: 

· Free CPD workshops

· Regular social events

· Consultant exclusivity

Interested in Applying?

To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. Please email your CV to resourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting job reference number DDS48512

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted. 

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates registering with Smart Teachers will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Smart Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.