1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Wakefield

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine spannende Gelegenheit, als 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant in einer Gemeinschaftsschule zu arbeiten. In dieser Rolle unterstützen Sie einen Schüler mit besonderen Bedürfnissen, indem Sie eine positive und integrative Lernumgebung schaffen. Sie arbeiten eng mit Lehrern und Fachleuten zusammen, um sicherzustellen, dass der Schüler die notwendige Unterstützung erhält, um in der Schule erfolgreich zu sein. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, einen echten Unterschied im Leben eines jungen Menschen zu machen und Teil eines engagierten Teams zu sein, das sich für die Bildung einsetzt.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit jungen Menschen mit besonderen Bedürfnissen.
• Fähigkeit zur Schaffung einer unterstützenden Lernumgebung.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung eines Schülers im Klassenzimmer und bei Spielzeiten.
• Zusammenarbeit mit Lehrern zur Überwachung des Fortschritts des Schülers.

Skills

Erfahrung mit SEN

Verständnis von ASD

Geduld

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

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Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Hays Recruitment are proud to be supporting a community-based primary school in their search for a 1:1 SEN teaching assistant for a pupil recently awarded an EHCP.

Why Hays? Our close-knit team has over 40 years of combined experience within recruitment, with all of us having personal experience of the education sector. Having worked with a variety of schools and multi-academy trusts across the South Yorkshire region, we provide schools and candidates with the perfect match on a regular basis, adhering to the highest compliance within the industry.

We pride ourselves on being your local team with extensive knowledge of the area. But we also have the national support of the Hays brand, meaning we can provide you with exceptional quality CPD, exclusive roles with multi-academy trusts, and other candidate benefits like our portal and shopping discounts.

We truly believe in our staff and aim to provide the most positive and engaging experience right from initial registration, with ongoing support from your friendly and personable consultant.

Your new role

This position is for an experienced teaching assistant who has worked with additional needs in a previous role. You will be supporting a student on a 1:1 basis. You will be instrumental in integrating the young person into the classroom environment, facilitating and encouraging their participation at a level suitable to their abilities. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the child within a classroom environment
• Supervising at playtimes and within the classroom
• Identifying triggers for the student in order to mitigate difficult situations
• Liaising with the class teacher and other professionals regarding the child's care
• Providing feedback to parents/carers on the child's progress
• Recording and monitoring achievements
• Building a strong trusting relationship with the pupil
• Monitoring and supporting the child's safety, ensuring they do not access unsafe areas or items
• Helping the child with self-care tasks
• Implementing strategies to manage the child's impulsive behaviors and sensory needs
• Working closely with the school's SENCO and other staff to create a supportive learning environment.

What you'll need to succeed

This is an exciting opportunity to truly make a difference in a young person's life. As this child has specific needs, we require a candidate who:

• Has experience working with young people diagnosed with SEN
• Displays a calm and rational nature
• Has an understanding of ASD and similar conditions
• Can commit to half-day sessions on a long-term basis
• Has a DBS on the update service or is willing to apply for one
• Demonstrates a high level of passion for education and supporting young people