SLD Teaching Assistant (Severe Learning Difficulties support)Empowering Learning are currently working with an excellent SEND school in Harlow. We are looking for an experienced SLD Teaching Assistant to join a particular school in Harlow as soon as possible. The position will be based within a small class supporting children with severe learning disabilities. You will be working with children aged between 3-19 Years in age, each with statements of Special Education Needs. Most of the children you will be working with have very limited communication skills, and some are completely non-verbal. You will be assisting more than one class, supporting several children across the school, rather than working 1:1 with any particular child. To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have experience supporting pupils with PMLD (Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties) and with their personal care needs.What is SLD? Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) tend to have significant restrictions in relation to their cognitive and / or intellectual capacities. These can co-exist with physical, sensory, social and / or emotional difficulties thus making it difficult for a pupil with SLD to follow the school curriculum without substantial support. Pupils with SLD may also use symbols, or signing such as Makaton to help with communication.Teaching Assistant supportAs a Teaching Assistant, we are looking for the right candidate who can make learning participative and encourage ..... full job details .....