Communication Support SEN Teaching Assistant

Communication Support SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Sutton, South London Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, term-time only Setting: Specialist SEN School Are you passionate about helping children and young people find their voice, communicate their needs and build meaningful connections?

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Communication Support SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Sutton. The school supports pupils with autism, severe and complex learning difficulties, PMLD, physical disabilities, sensory impairments and communication difficulties.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who may communicate in different ways and help them develop confidence, interaction and independence. The Role Working alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff, you will help pupils access learning and express themselves using appropriate communication approaches.

Your responsibilities will include

Providing one-to-one and small-group classroom support. Encouraging communication through speech, gestures, signs and visual resources. Supporting pupils using PECS, Makaton and other alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) systems where appropriate.

Helping pupils express their needs, choices and preferences. Encouraging interaction, turn-taking and social communication. Supporting speech and language activities under the guidance of relevant professionals. Using communication boards, symbols and visual timetables.

Helping pupils participate in lessons, play and everyday activities. Observing communication progress and sharing feedback with teachers. Assisting with personal care where required. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: Patient, attentive and an excellent listener.

Passionate about communication and language development. Confident adapting communication to suit individual pupils. Caring, creative and encouraging. A strong team player with good interpersonal skills. Committed to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Previous experience supporting children with speech, language and communication needs, autism or complex SEN is desirable. Knowledge of Makaton, PECS or AAC is an advantage, but willingness to learn is equally important. Essential Requirements Enhanced DBS covering Children and Adults ...

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