SEN Teaching Assistant - Inspire Life Skills, Outdoors

Principal Education; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate paid weekly

Temp to perm opportunities

Dedicated SEN consultant

Job summary

Principal Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a small specialist college in Staines. The role supports students aged 16 to 25 with EHCPs, many with ASD. Learning is hands-on and practical, with pathways in horticulture, catering and employability.

You will help students build skills and independence for adult life. You’ll work 1:1 and in small groups, in class and outdoors, helping learners stay calm, focused and engaged.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people or adults with SEN, ASD or learning disabilities in schools, colleges, care or youth work
• Calm, patient and consistent approach
• Willing to work outdoors in all weathers

Responsibilities

• Support learners 1:1 and in small groups in class and outdoors
• Help students stay calm, focused and engaged
• Support life skills such as cooking, travel and managing money
• Be a steady, positive role model for the young men in the group

Job description

Principal Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a small specialist college in Staines. The role supports students aged 16 to 25 with EHCPs, many with ASD. Learning is hands-on and practical, with pathways in horticulture, catering and employability.

You will help students build skills and independence for adult life. You’ll work 1:1 and in small groups, in class and outdoors, helping learners stay calm, focused and engaged.