SEN Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Waverley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant/Trainee SEN Teacher to support children with disabilities. The role includes personalized teaching, behavior support, and opportunities for professional development. Applicants should have experience with children and a minimum of Grade C/4 in English and Maths. Part-time options available, offering a joining bonus and extensive training pathways.

Benefits

£1000 joining bonus

Regular pay progression

Fully funded training pathways

Career advancement opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities.
• Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent.
• Confident supporting others with personal/intimate care where required.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging pupils' learning and social development.
• Providing teaching and support to pupils.
• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching methods.

Skills

Experience with children and disabilities

Ability to manage challenging behavior

Personal care support

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Positive attitude

Education

Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent

Job description

Overview

SEN Teaching Assistant / Trainee SEN Teacher

Salary: £26458 FTE (£23,000 PA Pro rata - based on 36.75 hours per week term time only)

Contract terms: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:45am-4:45pm; Tuesday 8:45am-5:30pm; Friday 8:45am-4:30pm

Part time working is available - with a minimum of 3 days per week including Tuesdays and Fridays

Annual leave: 56 Days School Holidays + Bank Holidays

Please Note: This role is also known as ‘Trainee CABAS Teacher’ on our careers website

Responsibilities

• Within small classes encouraging pupils learning and progression as well as improving their social and emotional development.
• Providing teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculum plans
• Preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication and life skills
• Contributing to research and undertaking training to support your personal development
• Supporting pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Providing behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Monitoring pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child’s needs
• Assisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack times
• Providing personal care and encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)

What can we offer you?

• A £1000 joining bonus
• Regular pay progression with opportunities to increase within 6 months from starting
• An impressive range of fully funded training pathways
• Career advancement opportunities to senior roles including Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
• Additional opportunities to broaden your skills including becoming a Mental Health First Aider, School Council Representative and Pupil Behaviour Support team member
• The opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists
• Term time only working
• Transport between school and central Guildford where needed
• Free Parking
• Excellent staff wellbeing and support facilities
• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Discounts at over 900 retailers via our online ‘Smart Spending’ platform
• Fully funding Training and Qualifications
• Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning
• Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including teaching ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert))
• Masters qualification in High Incidence & Disabilities worth up to £13,000
• Regular industry training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism and more

What will you need to apply?

• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
• Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent
• Confident working with children who exhibit behaviour that challenges
• Confident supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations
• Commitment to our regular and ongoing professional development programme and training
• A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude

We reserve the right to close this vacancy where there is a significant response rate. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment.