SEN Teaching Assistant (Part time)

Driver Hire Borders; Cranleigh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A school near Cranleigh is looking for a compassionate individual to support pupils with autism in a nurturing environment. This role includes teaching, planning lessons, and providing personal care, with numerous personal development opportunities. The position offers competitive benefits, including a £1000 joining bonus and access to fully funded training.

Benefits

£1000 joining bonus

Part-time option (3 or 4 days)

Regular salary progression

Career progression without QTS

Fully funded training

44 days holiday

Free onsite parking

Dedicated consultant support for application

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications in English and Maths.
• Experience with children with disabilities preferred.
• Transport required due to location.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalized teaching to pupils with autism.
• Planning and delivering lessons focused on life skills.
• Monitoring pupil's progress and adapting teaching as necessary.

Skills

Professional experience with children and disabilities

Ability to maintain calm under pressure

Comfortable working with challenging behaviour

Education

Minimum Grade C/4 in English Language & Maths

Job description

Are you creative, resilient and empathetic and looking for a like minded team?

Do you want to start the new academic year with a new role?

Are you looking to enhance your career with fully funded qualifications?

Look no further! Join a team that will support and help you progress in your career!

Nestled near Cranleigh, this remarkable school is dedicated to supporting pupils with an Autism diagnosis. You will be part of a skilled and passionate team committed to providing exceptional educational, care, and transition pathways for children and young people aged 4 - 19 years.

The staff implements a tailored curriculum designed to foster effective learning, encouraging students to develop new learning strategies and achieve independence. They strive to ensure the best possible outcomes, helping all pupils to reach their full potential both academically and at home.

The team seeks positive, resilient, and compassionate individuals to join their ranks. Students are taught in spacious, well-lit classrooms, receiving one-on-one instruction in a serene, secure environment. By joining this team, you will have access to a wide array of training and development opportunities, propelling your career forward.

"Our daughter's achievements are nothing short of extraordinary. It isn't just the teaching and expertise that needs highlighting - it is reflecting on what an adult life would have looked like for her without these skills." (School Parent 2023)

If you have a positive attitude, patience and resilience, this role would be perfect for you!

This school offers an amazing range of benefits:

-£1000 bonus upon joining to help you bridge the gap between roles

-Part time option available (3 or 4 days)

-Regular salary progression based on completion of training

-Rare career progression in an unqualified route - opportunities to move to a Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor role without the need for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

-Fully funded and supported training and continuing personal development programme (based on the principles of behaviour analysis)

-Opportunity to work with different age groups and abilities

-44 days holiday

-Term time only, evenings or weekends

-Free onsite parking

-Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process

Your role would include:

-Providing teaching and support to pupils with autism, following individualised curriculums

-Planning, preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on life skills

-Supporting pupils' participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice

-Providing behaviourally based support to reduce behaviours that impact quality of life

-Providing personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)

-Monitoring pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for pupil needs

-Assisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack time

Skills and capabilities:

-Minimum Grade C/4 or equivalent, in English Language & Maths

-Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities

- Comfortable working with children who exhibit challenging behaviour

- Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required

- Ability to keep calm in high pressure situation

- Own means of transport, due to location

If you want to know more about this fabulous opportunity or wish to send us your application then please don't hesitate to contact Bryony di Cara on 01293 527416 or click apply now!

If this isn't the right role for you, we have an array of positions which may also be of interest to you. If you know someone who would be interested, please pass along their contact details. You could earn up to £300 in shopping vouchers.

Randstad Education maintains the highest standard of child safety and compliance when placing candidates into schools. Any successful candidates will be subject to the compliance process that also includes the enhanced DBS check.