SEN Teaching Assistant: Nurture & Inspire in Autism

Outcomes First Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Health and wellbeing discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Penny Tree School, part of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, invites applications for Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEND and help them build confidence and achieve their potential. You’ll work with teachers, therapists and other professionals in a nurturing setting where each pupil is treated as an individual.

No prior SEN experience is essential; the right values, patience and ability to connect with young people are valued, with training and ongoing development provided as

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN is beneficial but not essential.
• Patience and ability to connect with young people.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support to pupils.
• Build positive relationships to help pupils feel safe and ready to learn.
• Support teachers to deliver engaging and personalised activities.
• Encourage development of confidence, communication and social skills.
• Provide calm, consistent support for positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• Assist with individualised activities and support strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to provide consistent support.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where pupils can succeed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Relationship building

Job description

Penny Tree School, part of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, invites applications for Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEND and help them build confidence and achieve their potential. You’ll work with teachers, therapists and other professionals in a nurturing setting where each pupil is treated as an individual.

No prior SEN experience is essential; the right values, patience and ability to connect with young people are valued, with training and ongoing development provided as