SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Melbourn Education & Training Jobs

Aspire People; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent SEN school in Hertfordshire is seeking a full-time teaching assistant to support students with learning difficulties, including autism and severe disabilities. The role involves helping students achieve their educational goals and promoting emotional well-being. Ideal candidates should have experience working with children requiring additional support. This rewarding position includes a two-week induction course and potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Induction training course

Opportunity for permanent contract

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with learning difficulties.
• Ability to provide emotional support to students.
• Flexibility to adapt to various teaching environments.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning across various settings.
• Help students manage sensory overload.
• Assist in maintaining high behavioural expectations.

Skills

Empathy

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Ability to support learning

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an environment that will help you flourish and progress into a bright future? Have you always wanted to help and support those with learning difficulties? Feel that each child deserves the opportunities, patience, and empathy to thrive in education, and once they leave? The this school might be the perfect fit for you.

Here at Aspire People, we support an independent SEN School in the Royston area of Hertfordshire (SG8) with finding the right teaching assistants and teaching staff. The position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 16:30pm and is a term-time position only. The school grounds sits on acres of land and offers generous space for all their students. The school currently caters for students aged 5-16 who have an educational health care plan. Most of the students have a diagnosis of ASD, ADHD and other physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning, development, and progress across all areas of the curriculum, in a variety of settings (in the classroom, in the local environment, in the community).
• Help young people with a range of needs - including PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities), SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties), autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, physical and sensory impairments, complex medical needs - to achieve their educational and personal goals.
• Participate in physical interventions when needed (behaviour that challenges; managing transitions; de-escalation, etc.).
• Help students with sensory issues - helping them manage sensory overload; using space, resources, calm environment or break-out sensory areas.
• Promote emotional wellbeing: support low self-esteem, anxiety, confidence building.
• Assist with behaviour management: maintaining high behavioural expectations; intervening or supporting during difficult or challenging behaviours; keeping records of behaviour / incidents.

The role is challenging, yet incredibly rewarding. After a successful trial period with Aspire People, all teaching assistants will be transferred onto a permanent contract and enrolled onto a two-week induction course learning Makaton, sensory learning tools, managing risk assessments, PRICE training, Lego therapy and more!

If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply today with an up to date CV.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.