SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Rikama Education is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants for a SEN school near Tunbridge Wells. The role involves supporting students with various additional needs, ensuring a nurturing environment, and collaborating with teachers. Attractive benefits include free parking and professional development courses.

Benefits

Free Parking

Approved and accredited courses from CPD and IIRSM

Competitive salary with benefits

Pension scheme

Retail offers, high street discounts and vouchers

Wellbeing Hub resources

Supportive consultant

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Knowledge of working with a range of additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, supportive and nurturing classroom environment.
• Liaise with the lead teacher in preparing the classroom.
• Support children with special educational needs.

Skills

Experience with children or young adults

Knowledge of ASD

Knowledge of PMLD

Knowledge of Downs Syndrome

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 nurturing 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.

Email : [e-mail]
Direct Dial : 0203 800 1026

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.