EYFS Teaching Assistant Sense Education

Sense Education Limited; Kendal; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization seeks a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in Kendal. The role involves employing effective communication techniques, ensuring safeguarding, and fostering a nurturing educational environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in supporting SEN and be passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Professional development through training

Support from knowledgeable consultants

Competitive pay rates

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or adults with SEN.
• Knowledge of PECS and Makaton is a bonus.
• Must complete Safeguarding Training.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with additional needs such as Autism and Speech delays.
• Work with Teacher and Speech therapist for communication techniques.
• Responsible for safeguarding and protecting young people's welfare.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Passionate about SEN

Education

Graduate

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

We have an exciting position for an EYFS Teaching Assistant to work in a Kendal school assisting pupils with additional needs such as Autism, Speech and Language Delays and learning disabilities. The role is to join the school in September and assist pupils at EYFS and Primary age – although they will be mainly learning at an EYFS level. We are looking for a EYFS Teaching Assistant who can work long term and full time, however we will also consider part time applicants.

The ideal EYFS Teaching Assistant will be a passionate graduate who has previous experience supporting children or adults with SEN. You will be working with pupils who have challenges communicating using speech sounds, you will be given guidance from the Teacher and Speech therapist. You will be expected to use PECs and also Makaton as alternative communication techniques.

Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people. You will be expected to work as a team with the other TA’s to provide a nurturing and safe learning environment.

Attributes required for the role:

• Experience with Speech and Language and Autism.
• Knowledge of PECS and Makaton is a bonus.
• Dedicated and passionate about working with SEN.
• Great communicator and team player.
• Kind and caring approach.

Benefits working for us:

• You will receive dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training and school in house training.
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience.
• Potential for other opportunities and career development.

Everyone who works for Sense Education is required to complete Safeguarding Training. When you become part of the Sense team we are here to support you with your career. If you are interested in this position then please apply with an up to date CV and we will be in touch. For other exciting job opportunities check out our jobs page https://senseeducation.co.uk/jobs/ .

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis.

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