SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; Royston; On-site; GBP 22,996 - 25,068; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education staffing provider is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant in Hertfordshire. The role involves supporting students with a range of additional needs, fostering inclusive education and personal growth, and possibly requiring physical intervention. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, proactive, and eager to work towards formal qualifications. This position is full-time, permanent, and offers the chance to work closely with a dedicated team in a well-resourced educational environment.

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards formal qualifications, with training fully funded.
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to work creatively and proactively.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning and development in various contexts.
• Assist young individuals with PMLD and complex needs.
• Foster an inclusive environment that respects diversity.

Skills

Compassion for children with additional needs

Excellent communication skills

Creative thinking with solution focus

Teamwork and independence

Education

Level 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

£22,996 to £25,068

Permanent

Full-Time

Term Time Only

Hertfordshire

Due to the continued increase in student role and expansion of the school provision, we are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to join this NAS accredited specialist team to create better outcomes and life chances for students in their preparation for adult life.

This independent Special day school which provides a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 who have a range of MLD and SLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach. Many of our students have complex medical needs and sensory/physical impairments. Our students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and difficulty with transitions which is often demonstrative through their behaviours.

This is a well resourced school with exceptional facilities and therapeutic team.

Role responsibilities:

• Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the community
• Help young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals
• Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect
• Place an emphasis on support and empowerment of young people
• Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues; the values of Aurora and demonstrate these in all aspects of the role
• Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role
• The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines

Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development - All fully funded by us
• Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs
• Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
• A lover of the outdoor and community learning
• Capable of having a vision to see potential rather than disability
• Committed fully to our safeguarding values and procedures
• Proactive, rather than reactive
• Creative thinkers with solution focus
• Able to work supportively as a team member and confidentially when working independently, within a range of settings
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to our students communication needs
• Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs
• Educated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and English