Classroom Assistant

Academics; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Classroom Assistant in Guildford to support children with learning difficulties. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a rewarding environment, working closely with students aged 4-17. You will play a crucial role in helping children feel safe and empowered while developing essential skills for future career paths in education and therapy. With excellent on-site training and support, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!

Benefits

On-site training

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with learning difficulties is essential.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience.
• Provide behaviour and pastoral support to students.
• Ensure safeguarding of students and attend staff meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Listening Skills

Behaviour Support

Education

Relevant Educational Background

Job description

Classroom Assistant - Guildford - Education and Training - Special Needs - SEN - LSA - TA - Learning Support - Teaching Assistant

Do you have a passion for supporting children with Learning Difficulties, including Autism, and Speech, Language & Communication needs?

This specialist built school near Guildford is looking for a dedicated Classroom Assistant to support children aged 4-17 with mild to severe learning difficulties.

The Classroom Assistant role 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 Special Needs Teaching Assistant role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Career progression routes include Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and various Child Psychology and Educational Psychology routes.

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 a Special Needs Teaching 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.

Job Role and Responsibilities of a Classroom Assistant:

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
• Behaviour and pastoral support
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Ensure safeguarding of students
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD

Start date ASAP - Guildford
Excellent on-site education and training, support, and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students.
Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4.00pm, term time only
£80-£100 per day
You MUST have the right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship.
Must be able to travel to Guildford.

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

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd if interested in the Classroom Assistant role:
01483 362 636 l [e-mail]

Education and Training - Guildford