Job Description
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Westlands is a thriving, inclusive and happy school in the centre of a diverse and exciting community, with our children at the centre of all we do.
To support two children with complex needs. Experience of working with children with complex needs and ASD, including speech, language and communication needs would be beneficial.
This contract is for 27.5 hours per week, term time only.
Please apply if you have:
Previous experience of working with children with special educational needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A knowledge of alternative methods of communication (Makaton, sign language).
Ability to work alongside parents and professionals (SLT, specialist teachers etc).
A good standard of literacy, maths and ICT.
The ability to motivate children.
Dedication to meet the needs of all children.
A commitment to making a difference.
A patient and calm manner and have a positive approach to working.
We offer:
· A vibrant, energetic, friendly, welcoming and inclusive school.
· Happy, well behaved and enthusiastic children.
· A supportive and motivated team.
· A commitment to your ongoing professional development.
Westlands School promotes a sense of community and places a strong emphasis on developing skills for learning and positive attitudes towards achievement. The school is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a successful DBS check and other pre-recruitment checks.