SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support young adults with special educational needs. This full-time role involves collaborating with teaching staff, ensuring the safety and welfare of students, and promoting positive behaviour. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma and experience working with young adults, making a significant impact on their transition to adult life. Join a passionate team committed to fostering a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities, and enjoy benefits like fully funded training and a car lease scheme.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Car Lease Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Fully Funded Training

Qualifications

• Experience working with young adults aged 16-25 in an educational setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and managing challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Support learning by collaborating with teaching staff and providing explanations.
• Ensure safety and welfare of young people, maintaining high safeguarding standards.
• Assist in achieving Education and Healthcare plan targets.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Behaviour Management

Safeguarding Principles

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Children or Adults

Job description

Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant Job Vacancy in Ferndown, Dorset. With or Without Experience

Location: Ferndown, Dorset
Commutable from: Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, Verwood, Wimborne, Blandford Forum, Dorchester

Due to the rural location of this job vacancy, a Car Driver is essential. While previous experience is not needed, the ability and desire to build a professional and trusted relationship with our young people is crucial.

Benefits

• Salary: £21,000 - £22,900 per annum, Actual Salary DOE
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time only
• Contract: Permanent, Full Time
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme, Bike to work scheme
• Fully funded training and qualification

Employer: Social Care & Education Jobs

We are proud to partner with an exceptional provider of Specialist Education & Supported Living for Children, Young People, and Adults with disabilities, including Autism. We are currently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Residential College for Younger Adults with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role is crucial in preparing them for adult life and supporting their transition into further education, employment, or training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teaching staff to support learning, providing additional explanations when necessary.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of young people, maintaining a high standard of safeguarding at all times.
• Assist young people in setting and achieving their Education and Healthcare plan targets.
• Promote positive behaviour throughout the school, adapting responses to meet individual needs.
• Accurately document all accidents, incidents, or health & safety issues in accordance with school policies.
• Facilitate participation in group activities, respecting choices and encouraging social interactions and friendships.

Essential Criteria:

• Level 3 Diploma or equivalent for Children or Adults.
• Experience working with Younger Adults aged 16 - 25 years old.
• Ideal experience within an Educational Special Needs setting.
• Understanding of Safeguarding principles & Deprivation of Liberties.
• Experience managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage students in positive, enabling relationships.

Safeguarding and Compliance:

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the Aurora Group is permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and are a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.