SEN Teaching Assistant - Haywards Heath

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Haywards Heath is seeking a passionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. The successful candidate will assist in ensuring students achieve their full potential by providing tailored support and fostering their social skills. This is a full-time role with opportunities for professional development and teamwork within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free up-to-date professional development

Opportunity to earn referral vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special educational needs or a willingness to learn.
• Qualified by experience or relevant education qualification.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to students with special educational needs.
• Assist in developing and implementing EHCPs.
• Encourage social skills and independence among students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Relevant qualification in education or special educational needs

Job description

Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Haywards Heath

Salary: £89 - £95 a day

Job Type: Full Time

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team from September. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to students with special educational needs, ensuring that they have equal access to the curriculum and are able to achieve their full potential.

The ideal candidate should have previous experience working with students with special educational needs, a relevant qualification in education or special educational needs, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a passionate and patient approach to working with children, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Your new role

1. Providing one-to-one support to students with special educational needs
2. Assisting with the development and implementation of EHCPs
3. Supporting small groups
4. Encouraging students to develop their social skills and independence
5. Liaising with parents, teachers, and other professionals to ensure that students receive the appropriate support
6. Maintaining accurate records of student progress and providing regular feedback to teachers and parents

What you'll need to succeed

1. Previous experience working with students with special educational needs, or a desire to do so
2. A relevant qualification in education or special educational needs, or qualified by experience
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
4. A passionate and patient approach to working with children
5. The ability to work effectively as part of a team

What you'll get in return

You will have the opportunity to work in a high-achieving school, within a strong staff team. Throughout, you will be supported by a specialist education consultant and offered free up-to-date professional development. If you know of other education professionals looking for work, you can also receive £250 worth of vouchers every time you recommend a colleague or friend to Hays Education.*

*Terms and Conditions apply.*