SEN TA: Transform Lives in Specialist Education

St Joseph's Specialist Trust; Waverley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded TA qualification

£1,000 retention bonus

Life Assurance

Medical Cash Plan

Free hot lunch on term-time days

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Service

Job summary

St Joseph's Specialist Trust in Cranleigh is seeking compassionate Teaching Assistants to help students aged 5-19 with severe social communication difficulties and complex learning needs access therapy-based education and essential life skills. You will support them to reach higher independence in a caring environment.

The role includes comprehensive training, a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship funded by the Trust, and progression opportunities to Senior TA and HLTA levels within a supportive

Qualifications

• Empathy, compassion and resilience to support students with complex needs.
• Ability to support literacy, numeracy and daily living skills.
• Commitment to ongoing training and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Support with core subjects and daily living skills in small classes.
• Assist students using Makaton, signs, symbols or communication aids.
• Provide guidance to manage anxiety, emotions and behaviour.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team and participate in training.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Strong communication

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Education

Teaching Assistant apprenticeship qualification

Job description

St Joseph's Specialist Trust in Cranleigh is seeking compassionate Teaching Assistants to help students aged 5-19 with severe social communication difficulties and complex learning needs access therapy-based education and essential life skills. You will support them to reach higher independence in a caring environment.

The role includes comprehensive training, a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship funded by the Trust, and progression opportunities to Senior TA and HLTA levels within a supportive