SEN TA

CLARUS EDUCATION; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Cambridge. The role involves supporting students with various learning difficulties and disabilities, fostering their independence and academic success. The ideal candidate will possess compassion, flexibility, and experience in special educational needs, contributing to a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Supportive management structure

Excellent CPD opportunities

Well-behaved and engaged pupils

Talented and dedicated staff team

Qualifications

• Experience working with children of all ages and special educational needs.
• Ability to support children's academic, social, and emotional development across Key Stages.
• Experience in carrying out targeted interventions and working from EHCPs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning difficulties to access the curriculum.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils and understand their social and emotional needs.
• Remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Initiative

Energy

Positive Attitude

Job description

SEN TA – Cambridge – Permanent
Role – SEN TA with general TA duties
Salary - £20,065
Hours – 37 hours per week & 38 weeks per year (Term time only)
Location – Cambridge
Start date – ASAP

Introduction/Background:
The team provides high quality support to students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, to include D/deaf students, those with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Physical Access needs, Learning Disabilities, Visual Impairment and Language Impairment.
The primary purpose of this job role is to:
Support students with learning difficulties and disabilities to become empowered so that they can fully access the curriculum and successfully achieve their programme of study through their development of greater independence.
We are looking for an individual who:
• has initiative, is practical, positive, warm, and compassionate and is able to support children academically, socially and emotionally.
• has experience of working with children of all ages
• has experience of working with a range of special educational needs including children who are non verbal
• has experience of carrying out targeted interventions, working from EHCPs and with external professionals
• has a positive attitude and who is flexible and able to adapt to different situations
• is hard working, energetic, enthusiastic and who will support our values and Christian ethos
• has the ability to support children’s academic, social and emotional development in all Key Stages (EYFS to Year 6)
• is able to develop positive relationships with pupils, having an understanding of the their social and emotional needs
• is able to remain calm when met with a variety of challenges

We can offer:
• A talented and dedicated staff team
• Well behaved, friendly and engaged pupils
• A supportive management structure, committed to staff well-being and excellent CPD opportunities
• A rewarding and challenging job opportunity

If you are interested in this exciting SEN Teaching Assistant role, click ‘apply’ today!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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SEN TA – Cambridge – Permanent
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