SEN Teaching Assistant

Graduate Career Solutions; Cranleigh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Surrey is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. The role involves supporting learners with disabilities, planning educational activities, and fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess a degree and a passion for special educational needs, particularly autism. This position requires strong teamwork, communication, and analytical skills, as well as a caring attitude towards learners. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults or young people with disabilities.
• Interest in special educational needs, specifically autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and teaching as per individual learning plans.
• Plan and deliver sessions to develop knowledge and skills.
• Collect and analyze data on learners' progress.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical Skills

Patience

Empathy

Education

Degree Level Education

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Surrey

Upto 28K per annum

Main duties and responsibilities

Provide the support, care and teaching identified in learners' individual learning plans and curriculum

Plan, prepare and deliver sessions and activities to learners supporting the development of knowledge and skills as outlined in their individualised curriculum

Provide behaviourally based support and reduce behaviours that cause barriers to learning and quality of life

Support learners' participation in social, leisure and educational activities within the local community, applying theory-based learning to practice

Facilitate and support learners in decision making, promoting choice and involvement giving full regard to initiatives aimed at promoting individual empowerment

Collect, record and analyse data on learners' progress, ensuring learning support and care is appropriate and effective, making changes where needed

Once trained, administer medication in accordance with company policies and procedures, and ensure that medical emergencies are dealt with appropriately

Participate in relevant training to achieve required qualifications and attend mandatory training days/ courses, on- or off-site, as and when required

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, skills and experience

Educated to a degree level

Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with adults or young people with disabilities

Interest in special educational needs, specifically autism

Passionate about helping others learn and develop skills

A positive, patient, caring and can-do attitude

Ability to work as part of a team and build good working relationships with learners, parents and staff

Ability to keep accurate records and reports to track learner progress

Confidence in maintaining confidentiality and discretion

Personal qualities

Soundly analyses verbal and numerical data

Contributes to improve work methods, outcomes and team performance

Adapts to new ideas and initiatives relevant to own area of work

Manages the workload and completion of tasks by setting timelines and milestones, and involving stakeholders to deliver on time

Invites and builds upon the ideas of others

Building relationships

Follows-up with learners during and after the delivery of services to ensure that their needs have been met

Ensures service is provided to learners during critical periods

Prioritises learners' issues and address them accordingly

Understands the reason behind, or motivation for someone's actions

Recognises what is and is not acceptable/possible at certain times given the Organisational rules, structures, decision-making bodies, power relationships, Code of Conduct and values

Please note: This role is also known as Learning Support Worker

THE POST HOLDER WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE (DBS) CHECK