SEN Teaching Assistant: Inspire Independence

TimePlan Education; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary special-school environment in the United Kingdom. You will work with young people aged 11-17 with a range of complex learning needs, providing learning and pastoral support alongside the teaching staff.

In this role you will support students in class and across the wider school, helping them access the curriculum, develop communication and social skills, and build independence.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and genuinely passionate about working with young people.
• Positive, enthusiastic and able to build strong relationships.
• Calm and confident when supporting students with complex needs.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Able to encourage and motivate students while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• A good communicator with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Committed to promoting inclusion, independence and positive outcomes for every student.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students where required.
• Work alongside teachers to support learning and classroom activities.
• Help students access the curriculum and take part in a wide range of activities.
• Encourage students to develop their independence, confidence and life skills.
• Support communication and positive social interaction.
• Provide appropriate support for students with sensory, physical or additional needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and help students manage their emotions and interactions.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Follow individual support plans and contribute to students' development and progress.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals involved in supporting students.
• Assist with personal care where required, maintaining dignity, respect and confidentiality at all times.
• Support students during break times, lunchtimes and activities outside the classroom.
• Contribute to creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety and school policies.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

TimePlan Education is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary special-school environment in the United Kingdom. You will work with young people aged 11-17 with a range of complex learning needs, providing learning and pastoral support alongside the teaching staff.

In this role you will support students in class and across the wider school, helping them access the curriculum, develop communication and social skills, and build independence.