121 Support Assistant Specialist School working with pupils 3-19 Hourly Rate: £12.90 Full time role Our Specialist SEN Branch at Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a school in the centre of Newport to recruit a number of 121 Support Assistants ahead of the Spring term. You will be tasked with providing 121 Support for children who have a wide range of Additional Learning Needs to access learning in a way that best suits them. This school caters for individuals with Additional Needs such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder; including children who are non-verbal and have sensory processing requirements. As we know, the spectrum is diverse so building a relationship with the child will be essential in progressing their Educational, Communicational, Social, Emotional and Behavioural needs. The Successful 121 Support Assistant will: Promote the independence, inclusion and equality of children with a sensory impairment/medical needs/behaviour difficulties or communication disorders within a classroom setting. Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model whilst motivating pupils, promoting and reinforcing self esteem Assist with the development of the personal needs of Children who have complex needs and those who display behaviour or social challenges and communication difficulties. Promoting independence to prepare the young people for the future If you have a background in residential care, medical care or have experience with challenging behaviour this could be an ideal opportunity for you. If you are worried that you haven’t had specific experience working with Children who have Additional Learning Needs, please do not worry, as we are interested in speaking with people from all walks of life. What you need to do next? Please upload your CV for consideration. You will be contacted within 48 hours to be shortlisted. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website