SEN Teaching Assistant - Care Background

Term Time Teachers; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking compassionate individuals with care backgrounds to join specialist SEN schools across East Sussex on a full-time basis. You will support children and young people with additional needs, helping them develop confidence and everyday skills.

No prior school experience necessary; transferable skills from care can be valuable. Salary will be determined by qualifications and experience, in line with the client's pay policy.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care, support work or a similar role.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Someone reliable, proactive and passionate about supporting others.
• An interest in working with children and young people with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with additional needs in school.
• Help develop confidence, independence and everyday skills.
• Be a compassionate and reliable member of the school team.

Skills

Care experience

Support work

Patience

Reliability

Adaptability

Interest in SEN

Job description

Thinking about a change of career? Bring your care experience into education!

Have you got experience working in care or supporting individuals with additional needs, and fancy a new challenge?

Your skills could be exactly what we're looking for!

Here at Academics, we work closely with a number of specialist SEN schools across East Sussex who are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and reliable individuals to join their teams on a full-time basis.

We're particularly interested in hearing from people with backgrounds in:

• Residential and adult care
• Healthcare and support work
• Autism and learning disability support
• Complex needs and personal care
• Mental health and behavioural support

Why make the move into education?

You can bring your existing skills and experience into a school environment, supporting children and young people with additional needs, helping them develop their confidence, independence and everyday skills.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in care, support work or a similar role.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Someone reliable, proactive and passionate about supporting others.
• An interest in working with children and young people with SEN.

You don't necessarily need previous school experience - your transferable skills could be just what a specialist school needs!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.