Exciting Opportunity for Long-Term Special Needs Assistant Role in Lewisham!

We are delighted to offer an enviable opportunity for an inspiring and passionate Special Needs Assistant to join our inclusive and supportive learning environment. Embedded in a dynamic school with excellent facilities and a strong community focus, our ethos — "I CAN, YOU CAN, TOGETHER WE WILL" — manifests itself every day. By advancing students with severe learning difficulties and complex needs, you will make a lasting difference in their lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the planning and delivery of individualised lessons that engage Special Needs students and meet their unique learning needs.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment that empowers students with complex needs.
• Maintaining close and effective collaboration with the wider team to ensure a holistic approach to student development.
• Tracking and reviewing students' progress, adapting strategies as needed to maximize their growth and success.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex learning needs or a relevant certification/qualification.
• Exemplary communication skills to interface effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to adapt and respond to varying student needs with empathy, patience, and understanding.
• A passion for education and continuous professional development.

Safeguarding

We are decidedly committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our students. All employment decisions follow safe recruitment procedures, including, but not limited to, enhanced DBS checks.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• A supportive team that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• Retirement benefits and other agency support structures.

We are excited to invite applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, as we celebrate diversity in our community and the richness that it brings. Your chance to contribute profoundly to the lives of our students and experience a fulfilling role awaits. Apply today for this Special Needs Assistant position!