SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Meldreth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants and Support Workers to join their team. This role involves providing essential support to students with diverse needs, promoting independence, and ensuring a safe learning environment. The ideal candidates will possess GCSE qualifications in English and Maths and a genuine desire to work with vulnerable young people. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to safeguarding, this position offers a rewarding experience in a supportive educational setting.

Benefits

Free Child Protection Training

Flexible Working Hours

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE qualifications in English and Maths required.
• Experience in an educational setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with LSAs and Teachers to prepare resources.
• Provide 1:1 support for skills-based learning.
• Track and report on individual progress.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Proactive Mindset

Flexibility

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

Position One:Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Position Two:Young Adults & Adults Support Worker.

Location:These roles share the same location at different sites (SG8 postcode area).

Employment Type:Temp-Perm and Straight Perm options.

Position One:£12.90 p/h - £15.33 p/h (depending on experience)

Position Two:£12.37 p/h - £13.49 p/h (depending on experience)

Position One- 8:30am – 16:30pm - Monday – Friday.

Position Two: 8:00am - 21:00pm – 4 day shifts a week.

We are currently seeking several full-timeSpecial Educational Needs Teaching Assistantsand full-timeSupport Workersto join our partnership group

Our partnership group caters for a SEN school and residential home for young people and adults. The school and residential home caters to students aged 5-19 and young adults from 19 years and above.

The cohort of students and residents experience a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Senior Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Teachers to prepare resources that meet the individual learning objectives of assigned students.
• Provide 1:1 support, under the supervision of the senior leadership teams, for skills-based learning.
• Track and report on individuals progress using evidence-based methods, in collaboration with the senior staff members.
• Facilitate learning by understanding their goals and targets, encouraging the practise of new skills, and promoting independence.
• Provide comprehensive support to ensure the well-being and engagement of students in learning.
• Provide support for all students and residents across both sites, where natural integration will happen across the day.
• To provide personal care and support with physical interventions when required, for all individuals with physical disabilities.
• Adhere to Safeguarding policies and procedures to maintain a safe learning environment.

Requirements:

• Minimum GCSE qualifications in English and Maths.
• Previous experience in a similar role within an educational setting is preferred but not required.
• A genuine want and desire to work with children and young adults that are vulnerable and require additional support.
• All staff need to be flexible and willing to work with the whole cohort to support and manage the day-day running of the school and residential home.
• Proactive mindset to take initiative, successful candidates hit the ground running and can use their own initiative without needing too much guidance to engage with the people they are supporting.
• Strong organisational skills to manage tasks efficiently.
• Prioritisation skills to handle multiple responsibilities.

If you feel this is the right role for you, please submit your CV today or contact Katy Wrighting on 01604 378545 to discuss this opportunity.

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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.
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