SEN Teaching Assistant (Part time)

TipTopJob; Cranleigh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A remarkable school near Cranleigh seeks a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism. This part-time role offers extensive training and career progression opportunities. Join a dedicated team committed to exceptional educational outcomes for children aged 4-19 years.

Benefits

GBP1000 bonus upon joining

Regular salary progression

Fully funded training

44 days holiday

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and disabilities.
• Comfortable with personal/intimate care.

Responsibilities

• Providing teaching and support to pupils with autism.
• Planning and delivering lessons focusing on life skills.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing personal care.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Empathy

Communication

Education

Minimum Grade C/4 in English Language

Minimum Grade C/4 in Maths

Job description

Join to apply for the SEN Teaching Assistant (Part time) role at TipTopJob.

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 daughters' achievements are nothing short of extraordinary. It isn't just the teaching and expertise that need 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

• GBP1000 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 and 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 situations
• 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 or click 'Apply now'.

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