SEN teaching assistant

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding school in Gloucester is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with various learning difficulties, including Autism and ADHD. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students by adapting the KS1/KS2 curriculum to meet their needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Maths and English, along with relevant SEN qualifications. Join a supportive team and contribute to a nurturing environment that fosters student growth and learning. This is an exciting chance to advance your career in special education and make a real difference.

Benefits

Company pension

Free On-site parking

Good transport links

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant child-related experience is required.
• Experience with SEN students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support KS2 students on a 1:1 basis with adapted work.
• Thrive under testing situations while supporting students.

Skills

Knowledge of SEN

Adaptation of KS1/KS2 curriculum

Strong background in Maths

Strong background in English

Pro-active demeanour

Experience with Autism and ADHD

Education

SEN related NVQ

Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification (HLTA)

Job description

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Do you have great knowledge of SEN? Maybe you hold a SEN related NVQ.

You will be working in a rated ‘Outstanding’ ‘Ofsted’ school based in Gloucester, they are seeking greater expertise in supporting their SEN students. From September 2024 onwards, they are welcoming more students with Autism, ADHD and other learning difficulties. They need you, to break down and adapt the KS1/KS2 curriculum in a way they can access the information.

The children are dealing with a range of emotional and physical disabilities, ranging and not limited to higher degrees of ASD, muteness, Autism, Dyslexia and motor issues.

The SEN Teaching Assistant should be able to thrive under testing situations.

* Enhanced DBS – currently holding a valid on the update service or be willing to undergo the process.
* Pro-active demeanour, energetic, enthusiastic and caring approach to supporting the Cheltenham based students.
* Support on a 1:1 basis with KS2 students, you’d be delivering adapted work from the mainstream KS2 curriculum.
* A strong background in Maths and English is ideal for this role and the Primary school are ideally looking for someone with previous experience with SEN

* Company pension
* Free On-site parking
* Gloucester Transport links – great for candidates in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Stroud and surrounding areas.

Schedule:

* Full time 08:30am – 3:30pm
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends (term time only)

Experience:

* Teaching assistant or relevant child-related experience: 1 year (required)
* Experience in SEN with Primary students (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

* Driving Licence (preferred)
* Holds a NQV/equivalent SEN certification (preferred)
* Has a Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification (HLTA)

Apply to this SEN Teaching Assistant role by the 8th August, to start your next step in your SEN Teaching career.