SEND Classroom Support Assistant

Do you have Level 3 BSL and are looking to support students in the special educational needs sector? Zest is currently recruiting for a SEND Classroom Support Assistant on behalf of a school in Birmingham to be available to start in the summer term. The ideal individual must have Level 3 BSL and experience working in a the education sector previously. The role will include supporting secondary-aged students with hearing impairments and other sensory impairments.

Responsibilities of the SEND Classroom Support Assistant role:

• Assisting the students with classroom activities
• Providing communication support using appropriate methods such as sign language or visual aids to facilitate effective communication
• Working with teachers to adapt classroom materials, presentations, and activities to accommodate the individual needs of the students
• Encouraging independence and self-advocacy skills to improve social confidence

Requirements of the SEND Classroom Support Assistant role:

• Proficiency in BSL is required to succeed in this role
• Familiarity with the challenges and needs of students with sensory impairments is important
• Familiarity with assistive devices and technology commonly used by students with sensory impairments
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills are crucial for effectively interacting with students and collaborating with other educators

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Chris at chris@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an REC audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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