Additional Needs Support Assistant

Fairfields Primary School
Fairfields Primary School is looking for a part-time SEN Additional Needs Support Assistant. Don t miss this opportunity to bring your healthcare or medical experience to our supportive, inclusive school. Apply today! SEN Additional Needs Support Assistant Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN7 6JG Part Time, 1 Year Fixed Term Contract Salary: H3 H4 £21,575.,194.00 (FTE) (£11.21 – £12.03 per hour) Pro-rata Term time only + 5.5 weeks paid holiday 25 hours per week (9.15 am 3.15 pm with 1-hour lunch break) Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK Fairfields Primary School and Nursery is a highly regarded maintained primary school nestled in the heart of Hertfordshire. Proudly serving a diverse and vibrant community, our school is known for its high academic standards, strong ethos of inclusivity, and the compassionate, personalised support it offers to all pupils, exemplified in our school motto, one community, valuing everyone, succeeding together. We are looking for an Additional Support Needs Assistant to join the team. In this role you will collaborate with teachers and offer specialised assistance to pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as those with moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities. Your responsibilities will include: Attending to pupils personal needs including toileting, hygiene, as well as help with social, welfare and support with health matters. Administering medication in accordance with an agreed plan Working with pupils on therapy or care programmes. Assisting with the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting on development, progress and attainment, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher. Selecting and adapting appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities. Providing learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils with SEN. Involvement in planning, organising and implementing individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual educational plans), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews. The ideal Support Assistant will have: A background in Care or Health Service is essential. Knowledge of best practice in meeting care needs of children and young people. Awareness of Health, wellbeing and safety. Awareness of keeping children safe. Awareness of Data protection and confidentiality. Up-to-date First Aid training. Good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths is essential). The ability to confidently communicate with parents, carers and class teachers. The following would also be a strong advantage: Is working towards a level 2 or 3 education or health care-based diploma Has experience of working with children with SEND understands and embraces the school’s ethos. Fairfields Primary School offers a supportive community atmosphere, a dedicated and friendly team, and the rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children within a highly respected, well-resourced, and popular educational institution. If this sounds like the ideal role for you, apply today! How to apply for the role: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click apply today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. Fairfields Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore the successful applicant will be subject to suitable references, medical and DBS checks in accordance with Herts County Council guidelines. Other suitable skills and experience includes SEN Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant, Care Worker, SENCO Assistant, Educational Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, SEN Classroom Assistant, Nursery Assistant, and Special Needs Assistant