SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking experienced SEN Teaching Assistants for a September start at a specialist site in Guildford. The role supports children with autism and additional needs within either a primary setting or a newly opened provision.

You will deliver targeted learning activities, foster communication and independence, and collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to create a calm, inclusive environment. DBS checks and safeguarding training are required.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN experience is essential.
• Experience supporting children with ASC is highly desirable.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• The ability to build positive relationships and adapt to individual learning styles.
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and additional learning needs throughout the school day.
• Deliver individual and small-group learning activities under the direction of the class teacher.
• Encourage communication, independence and confidence.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and maintain a calm, consistent learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists and families.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual pupil needs.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.

Skills

SEN experience

ASC experience

Calm demeanor

Communication skills

Teamwork

Passion for SEN

Relationship building

Education

Teaching Assistant qualifications

Job description

Overview

Location: Guildford, Surrey   Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience   Contract: Full Time, Permanent, Term Time Only   Start Date: September

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity this September?

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded specialist education provider that supports children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated learning and communication needs. Due to continued growth and the opening of a brand-new specialist site in Guildford this September, we are looking to appoint passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their expanding team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of either an established specialist primary setting or a newly opening provision, helping to create an outstanding learning environment from day one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and additional learning needs throughout the school day.
• Deliver individual and small-group learning activities under the direction of the class teacher.
• Encourage communication, independence and confidence.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and maintain a calm, consistent learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists and families.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual pupil needs.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN experience is essential.
• Experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is highly desirable.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• The ability to build positive relationships and adapt to individual learning styles.
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Benefits / Additional Information

• Permanent, full-time role starting in September.
• Opportunity to work within an established specialist school or a brand-new provision opening this September.
• Extensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative multidisciplinary staff.
• Well-resourced learning environments.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within specialist education.
• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on children\'s lives every day.

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

If you have the experience, dedication and passion to support children with special educational needs, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply today to begin a rewarding career in specialist education this September.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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