Empowering SEND & SEMH Learners - Teaching Assistant

OFG Education; Tamworth; Presencial; GBP 21 000 - 25 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work

Resumo da oferta

OFG Education’s Care First – Tamworth Campus seeks a caring Teaching Assistant to support learners with SEND, SEMH and autism. You’ll work closely with teachers, care staff and therapists to deliver personalised, learner-centred support and help students build confidence and essential life skills.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group support, resources preparation and assisting with daily routines, personal care where appropriate, alongside safeguarding and wellbeing responsibilities.

Qualificações

• Experience in an educational or student-facing setting – essential.
• Genuine passion for supporting learners with SEND, SEMH, autism and additional needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and SEND Code of Practice, with a commitment to learner safety and wellbeing.
• Caring, patient and empathetic approach, with resilience to support learners through challenging situations.
• Ability to adapt approach to individual learning, communication and emotional needs.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, alongside basic IT skills for maintaining records.
• Positive, flexible and proactive attitude, with high expectations for every learner's progress.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel between sites, plus willingness to pursue relevant qualifications.

Responsabilidades

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support, adapting activities for SEND/SEMH/autism.
• Support teachers with engaging lessons and prepare resources.
• Help learners develop communication, social skills and self-regulation.
• Offer personalised pastoral support and assist with daily routines.
• Contribute to IEPs, Behaviour Support Profiles and progress records.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and families for consistent learner-centred support.
• Assist with educational visits and off-site activities, with safety procedures.
• Champion safeguarding and wellbeing to create an inclusive environment.

Conhecimentos

Educational setting experience

SEND/SEMH/autism knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Patience and empathy

Communication and teamwork

Basic IT skills

Driving licence

Willingness to travel between sites

Formação académica

Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Descrição da oferta de emprego

OFG Education’s Care First – Tamworth Campus seeks a caring Teaching Assistant to support learners with SEND, SEMH and autism. You’ll work closely with teachers, care staff and therapists to deliver personalised, learner-centred support and help students build confidence and essential life skills.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group support, resources preparation and assisting with daily routines, personal care where appropriate, alongside safeguarding and wellbeing responsibilities.