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Harris Lee Recruitment are working with a specialist SEN school in Uxbridge to recruit multiple Special Support Assistants across Level 1 and Level 2.

These roles involve supporting pupils with complex special educational needs, including profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, autism, sensory needs, communication difficulties and physical disabilities.

The school is looking for caring, resilient and proactive support staff who are confident working with pupils both inside and outside of the classroom. You will help pupils access learning, build independence, develop confidence, manage social situations and engage positively throughout the school day.

There are opportunities available at both Level 1 and Level 2, depending on your experience.

Level 1 roles may suit candidates with experience supporting children or young people with SEN, either in a school, care, support work or similar setting.

Level 2 roles are better suited to candidates with stronger SEN experience, particularly those who have worked with PMLD, SLD, complex needs, non-verbal pupils, sensory needs, physical disabilities or communication difficulties.

The role may involve working 1:1, supporting small groups, assisting with classroom activities, preparing resources, supporting behaviour and communication strategies, and working closely with teachers and therapy staff.

Applicants must be comfortable supporting pupils with personal care where required, including feeding, toileting, hygiene and mobility support.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting pupils with complex SEN, including PMLD, SLD, autism, sensory and communication needs

Working 1:1 and with small groups under the direction of teaching staff

Helping pupils access learning and classroom activities

Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interaction

Supporting personal care, feeding, toileting, hygiene and mobility where required

Preparing learning resources and classroom materials

Supporting communication, sensory and behaviour strategies

Liaising with teachers, therapy staff and wider support teams

Keeping records of pupil progress, concerns and positive developments

Promoting a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Experience supporting children or young people with SEN

A calm, patient and resilient approach

Confidence supporting pupils with high levels of need

Willingness to assist with personal care

Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills

The ability to work well as part of a team

An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

Particularly Suitable Experience

PMLD or profound disabilities

SLD or complex needs

Specialist SEN school experience

Non-verbal pupils or communication difficulties

Physical disabilities or mobility support

Sensory needs

Personal care, feeding or toileting

AAC, PECS, Makaton, Signalong or Widgit

Manual handling, hoisting or moving and handling

Autism, SpLD, dyslexia or behaviour support training

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Learning Support, Childcare, Health & Social Care or similar

Apply Now

To be considered for one of these Special Support Assistant roles, please apply with your CV today.

We are especially interested in hearing from candidates with experience supporting pupils with profound disabilities, PMLD, SLD, complex needs, sensory needs, communication difficulties, physical disabilities or personal care requirements.