SEN Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Slough, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs to achieve academic, social and personal development goals. This role is full-time and term-time only, offering a meaningful chance to make a difference in students' lives.

Key duties include 1:1 and small-group SEN support, implementing EHCP targets and collaborating with teachers and SENCOs to promote inclusive education and positive

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• Caring, patient and resilient approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of SEN, safeguarding, behaviour management and inclusive education.
• Qualifications such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, SEN or Education and Childcare are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Implement individual learning plans, EHCP targets and personalised support strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to promote positive pupil outcomes.
• Support positive behaviour, engagement, independence and inclusion throughout the school day.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Behaviour management

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

SEN/Education and Childcare qualification desirable

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Slough Contract Type: Full-Time (Term-Time Only) Salary: £110 - £130 per day

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Slough, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them achieve their academic, social and personal development goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant or Support Worker with a passion for working with children and young people with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Implement individual learning plans, EHCP targets and personalised support strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to promote positive pupil outcomes.
• Support positive behaviour, engagement, independence and inclusion throughout the school day.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• A caring, patient and resilient approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of SEN, safeguarding, behaviour management and inclusive education.
• Relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, SEN or Education and Childcare are desirable, but not essential.

Additional Information

Each candidate will be subject to a DBS and police check where required. A successful candidate will also provide at least two references from their previous employers.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community