SEN Teaching Assistant — Training & Benefits

The Cambian Group; Corbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks paid annual leave

Health benefits (dental and optical)

24/7 helpline and hardship grants

Job summary

Cambian Dilston College is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated education team. You will work under the direction of a qualified teacher, helping pupils access a broad National Curriculum-based programme.

Training will be provided, with a focus on supporting students with additional needs and promoting independent living skills. The role requires strong communication, organisational abilities and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Calm under pressure.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• The ability to lead and be led.
• Experience of working with young people with additional needs.
• Good organisational skills.
• Assisting the Teacher/Class Lead in the preparation of the work that is to be carried out in class.
• Supporting students in lessons both on and off site.
• Supporting students to make progression with formal learning situations, with self-help skills, life skills and social understanding.
• To support students through both groups learning and individual programmes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher/Class Lead in preparing class work.
• Support students in lessons both on and off site.
• Help students progress with formal learning and life skills.

Skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Additional needs experience

Organisational skills

Assisting teachers

Job description

Cambian Dilston College is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated education team. You will work under the direction of a qualified teacher, helping pupils access a broad National Curriculum-based programme.

Training will be provided, with a focus on supporting students with additional needs and promoting independent living skills. The role requires strong communication, organisational abilities and flexibility.