SEN Teaching Assistant in Woking)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Woking is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with personal care needs and enhance their learning experience. Your role will involve working closely with teachers and ensuring equality of access for all students. Previous experience in an educational setting is appreciated but not essential. Enhanced DBS checks are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students' personal care.
• Experience with students with learning difficulties is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend to students' personal needs including health and hygiene.
• Provide clerical support to the assigned teacher.
• Monitor and evaluate students' progress.

Skills

Enthusiasm and commitment

Positive approach to complex needs

Ability to work in partnership with teachers

Enhancing wellbeing and personal development

Job description

Overview

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Woking, GU22 7AT

Salary: £16,580 per annum (Equivalent to £24,133 FTE)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 5 days per week, 9:00am - 3:15pm (28.75 per week, 39 weeks a year)

The Role

The role will be to work in class either with a specific student or support the class under the direction of the Teacher and will require a willingness to support students with their personal care.

• Attend to student\'s personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first-aid and welfare matters
• Provide clerical/administrative support to the assigned teacher, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing and record-keeping
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of the student\'s progress and maintain the student records
• Provide support to ensure student learning and good behaviour
• Liaise with parents, carers and professional staff as required
• Use initiative to develop and implement actions that will promote the integration of the student with his/her peers
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure that students have equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection; and report all concerns to the appropriate member of SLT or the DSL team
• Any other reasonable tasks as set by the SLT or Class Teacher

Skills and Qualifications

• Enthusiasm, commitment and adaptability to enable students to access the curriculum
• A positive approach to working with students with complex needs
• The ability to work in partnership with teachers to facilitate student learning
• The ability to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of individual students enhances their learning and life skills
• Previous experience of working with students with learning difficulties or in an educational setting is desirable but not essential

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please do not hesitate to apply.

They reserve the right to interview early if the right candidate applies, so early application is encouraged. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS, Children\'s Barred List and Right to work in the UK checks are required for this post.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures and an enhanced DBS check.