SEN Teaching Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bromyard; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Bromyard is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support children with severe learning disabilities. The role requires compassion, patience, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Successful candidates will work closely with teaching staff and provide care and education support to students. Comprehensive training will be provided, and a competitive salary is offered. The position is 35 hours per week during term time only.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid induction and training time

Beautiful working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred, but new applicants considered.
• Must have a natural respect for the dignity of students.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with preparation and classroom duties.
• Provide care and education support to students.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of children.

Skills

Patient

Ability to work under pressure

Respect for students' individuality

Job description

ROWDEN HOUSE SCHOOL – SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHING ASSISTANT

Vacancy – 35 hours per week, 8.30am – 4.00pm, Term Time Only.

Salary: £12.82 – £13.32 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience).

About the school

Rowden House School in Herefordshire provides individualised care and education programmes for children and young people aged 11 to 19 years, with severe learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviours.

About you

We are seeking a patient and even-tempered Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. Ideally you will have experience in a similar role, but new applicants will be considered as we offer a comprehensive training package. You must have the ability to work under pressure and a natural respect for the dignity and individuality of the students.

What does the role involve

• Supporting the teacher with preparation, display and general classroom duties, including the organisation and development of class planning.
• Providing support for students in all aspects of care, education and health.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults at all times.
• Assisting the teacher with the supervision of the children or group of children during class activities, at lunchtimes, moving around the campus and surrounding areas, and activities away from the classroom.
• Assisting at an appropriate level with the implementation of the programmes and management strategies in place for the pupils as developed by appropriate professionals, e.g. physiotherapist, speech therapist, psychologist.

What can we offer you

• A beautiful working environment in the Herefordshire countryside.
• Paid induction and training time.
• A rewarding and varied job role.
• A competitive salary.

Rowden House School and The SENAD Group conduct wide ranging recruitment checks to ensure we safeguard those in our care. This includes a criminal background check if an offer is made. In addition, we will conduct online searches and reference checks at an early stage in the recruitment and selection process.

If you would like more information on the checks please contact our Recruitment Team on 01885 488 096.

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.

Rowden House School, West Midlands Learning Campus, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4LS