SEN Teaching Assistant in Worthing)

Academics; Worthing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEN school in Worthing is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. This role involves supporting children with autism and complex needs, providing personal care, and contributing significantly to their development. With competitive pay and training provided, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for those aspiring to become educators.

Benefits

Initial and ongoing training

Term-time working hours

Impactful contribution to child development

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children.
• Ability to support children with autism and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with reading and writing.
• Ensure the safety of assigned children.
• Deliver personal care to children with severe needs.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Worthing

Do you love working with children and thrive on seeing their progression?

Are you a naturally resilient and empathetic person?

Could you benefit from working school hours and with a regular ongoing shift pattern?

This position could be exactly what you've been looking for!

A specialist SEN school for children with autism and complex needs is welcoming to join their expanding SEN Teaching Assistant team. No day is ever the same in this role, as you will see the young learners go from strength to strength, with a few hurdles to support them over along the way. You will experience various cognitive behaviours and learn different methods to overcome challenges.

What can you expect on a daily basis as a SEN Teaching Assistant?

- Working with teachers to support children with reading and writing

- Assisting with play-related activities

- Ensuring the safety of the child/children you are allocation to work with

- Delivering personal care to children with more severe needs (feeding, cleaning, changing and toileting)

Why is SEN Teaching Assistant such a great role?

- Initial and ongoing training is provided

- An excellent position for someone who has the ambition to become a teacher

- Fantastic working hours typically of 08:30-15:30 term-time only

- Competitive rate of pay

- Having a really impacting contribution on the upbringing and development of a vulnerable child

If this SEN Teaching Assistant role sounds like the position for you then please get in contact as soon as possible to arrange an appointment with Academics and a visit with the school.