SEN Teaching Assistant

Rikama Education; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEN school in East Sussex is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students with various additional needs. Successful candidates will have relevant experience and a commitment to creating an inclusive classroom environment. Competitive salary, free parking, and professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Free Parking

Approved CPD and IIRSM courses

Competitive salary and benefits

Wellbeing Hub

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young adults.
• Knowledge of additional needs like ASD, PMLD, Downs Syndrome.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and supportive classroom environment.
• Prepare the classroom with the lead teacher.
• Support students with diverse learning styles.

Skills

Supporting children with special educational needs

Liaising with teachers

Tracking and monitoring student progression

Adhering to safeguarding policies

Job description

Rikama Education Ltd are currently working with a SEN school located in the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells/East Sussex who are looking to recruit driven and professional Teaching Assistants.

Ideally you will have experience of working as a SEN Teaching Assistant with students and supporting a range of additional needs. In particular we are looking for applicants that are experienced in working with ASD, Autism, Downs Syndrome, PMLD, SEMH or sensory needs

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities include:
- To provide a safe, supportive and nuturing classroom environment
- To liaise with the lead teacher in preparing the classroom
- Support children with special educational needs and diverse learning styles.
- Track and monitor student progression
- Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.

The right candidate MUST have:
- Experience of working with children or young adults
- Knowledge of working with a range of additional needs such as ASD, PMLD and Downs Syndrome
- A full RTW in the UK

Benefits of working with Rikama Education include:
- Free Parking
- Approved and accredited courses from CPD and IIRSM
- Competitive salary with benefits, including pension scheme.
- Retail offers, high street discounts and vouchers
- Wellbeing Hub where we offer resources for services and products for your care needs.
- A supportive and dedicated consultant on hand to answer any queries or concerns

In the first instance please apply with an updated CV to the email posted with the advert.

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Direct Dial : (phone number removed)

If you are happy in your current post; however, you have a colleague or friend that may be interested in this post, please pass on our email and number as Rikama Education run a referral incentive scheme for anyone who refers a person to us who is successfully placed.