The Role

You will be supporting children on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis with their daily routine at school including activities, meal times and outdoor play. The activities carried out at school are very sensory led to help the children to enhance these skills and based on the needs of the children, sensory activities is the most effective way for them to learn. The activities carried out are things like outdoor play, music, baking, crafts etc, in which you will be required to take part in the activity alongside the children to help them to engage in the task.

The children and young people you will be supporting have autism, learning disabilities and communication barriers - depending on the needs of each pupil, some will require support with personal care. Some children are also non-verbal which means you will have access to a range of picture cards used as a key to help the children to communicate what they want. You will work alongside various staff members and teachers to support each pupil with their personalised learning plans and cater to their individual needs.

The School

The environment in which you will be working is in a Special School located in North Leeds that caters for children and young people aged between 4 to 19 years of age. All pupils have an education, health and care plan to support their development and lessons are delivered with the needs of every pupil in mind to support them with reaching their long-term goals.

There are various facilities throughout the school which are designed to help the children have a structured routine and gain new experiences. There is an aromatherapy room, a soft play area and a swing room - these facilities help the children to feel calm and relaxed and it is another opportunity for staff to participate in fun, creative activities with the pupils they are supporting.

• Available Monday - Friday 08:30 - 15:30
• Have experience working with Children or Adults with Autism or Learning Disabilities.
• Willing and able to support young people with personal care when required
• Able to attend a 2 day positive behaviour management course

• Supporting Class Teacher with delivering lessons
• Preparing Resources
• Helping the pupils with their behaviour

• 6 months minimum experience working with children young people or adults with learning disabilities or autism