SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational support organization is seeking a motivated SEN Teaching Assistant in Horsham. This role is dedicated to supporting children with complex needs and promoting independence. You will have the opportunity to enable personal development while working in a supportive environment that offers competitive salary and benefits. The ideal candidate should possess a DBS clearance and have a genuine drive for progression in social care.

Benefits

44 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays)

Free on-site parking

Registered Behaviour Technician Qualification

Applied Behaviour Analysis Teaching Ranks

Qualifications

• You will require a child & adult DBS.
• You will not be barred from working with children.
• You will have access to your own mode of transport due to the lack of public transport available.

Responsibilities

• Enabling and supporting personal development and promotion of independence.
• Liaise with supervisors to identify and work towards targets.
• Providing personal care.
• Collecting and analysing data to monitor progress.

Skills

Personal care skills

Behaviour management

Child development understanding

Education

Minimum of grade C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Horsham

Have you been looking to commence teacher training but not sure where to begin?

Do you have experience of working with children and/or a graduate wanting to progress in a teaching career?

A specialist centre for adults with complex needs and severe autism just outside of Horsham are offering the opportunity to join their team as a learning support work. This role focuses on developing life skills and promoting independence and will involve work in the community as well.

Key Benefits of the role of SEN Teaching Assistant:

• 44 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• Registered Behaviour Technician Qualification
• Applied Behaviour Analysis Teaching Ranks
• Competitive salary
• Unlike most social care roles, this role does not require you to work weekends or bank holidays (Mon-Fri 9-5)

What can you expect to do on a daily basis as a SEN Teaching Assistant?

• Enabling and supporting personal development and promotion of independence
• Liaise with supervisors to identify and work towards targets
• Providing personal care
• Collecting and analysing data to monitor progress and adapt learning programmes as necessary
• Using a calm approach to conflict resolution and behaviour management

Requirements of an SEN Teaching Assistant:

• You will require a child & adult DBS
• You will not be barred from working with children
• You will have access to your own mode of transport due to the lack of public transport available
• You will have a genuine drive for progression within social care
• You will have a minimum of grade C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Apply for the position of SEN Teaching Assistant today for more details