Aspiring SEN Teacher

Academics; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

CPD support

Job summary

Academics is seeking an Aspiring SEN Teacher/SEN Learning Support Assistant for a specialist school in East Grinstead, West Sussex. The role involves 1:1 and small group support, resource preparation, and safeguarding responsibilities.

Expected hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:00, term-time only. Salary ranges from £93 to £105 per day. Start anticipated in September/October with on-site training and CPD. You must have the right to work in the UK and Enhanced DBS clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare resources for teaching and learning activities.
• Ability to plan learning activities to suit student ability with support from a teacher.
• Personal and medical care including feeding and manual handling where necessary.
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students.
• Able to develop knowledge and experience to deliver appropriate support.
• Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to provide behaviour and pastoral support.
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD.
• Ensure safeguarding of students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare teaching resources and learning activities.
• Plan lessons with teacher support to match student ability.
• Provide personal care and assist with feeding and handling as needed.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups with students.
• Support social skills development and individual needs.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and families.
• Attend staff meetings and CPD sessions.
• Safeguard students and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Resource preparation

Lesson planning

Personal care

1:1 support

Behaviour support

Pastoral support

Safeguarding

CPD attendance

Job description

Aspiring SEN Teacher

East Grinstead - West Sussex - SEN - Learning Support Assistant - Education - £93-105

We are looking for a dedicated Aspiring SEN Teacher/SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA) to support children with special educational needs and associated social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) needs in a specialist school in East Grinstead.

The Aspiring SEN Teacher/SEN Learning Support Assistant role based in East Grinstead is an excellent way to get your 'foot in the door', providing the opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience, and expanding your knowledge and skillset. The SEN LSA role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting.

A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. As an Aspiring SEN Teacher/SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Professional Skills & Requirments for an Aspiring SEN Teacher:

• Ability to prepare resources for teaching and learning activities
• Ability to plan learning activities to suit student ability with support from a teacher
• Personal and medical care including feeding and manual handling where necessary
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Able to develop knowledge and experience to deliver appropriate support
• Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to provide behaviour and pastoral support
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
• Ensure safeguarding of students
• Able to commute to East Grinstead**September/October start, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
• **Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
• **Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 16:00, PAYE, term time only
• **£93-105-£90 per day
• **You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.