SEND Teaching Assistant

Simply Education Ltd; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend £100 Amazon vouchers

30 CPD courses access

Online diary email verification

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd is currently recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a Special Educational Needs School in the Horncastle area. You will support vulnerable students with a range of needs, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Daily responsibilities include building trusting relationships, implementing behaviour strategies, and providing emotional support to help students engage and progress. The role requires adaptability, resilience, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school setting or care setting supporting adults with learning disabilities
• Adaptable, patient and resilient
• Qualifications in education or special needs support are advantageous but not essential
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students

Responsibilities

• Building positive relationships with students to create a supportive learning environment
• Implementing behaviour management strategies as outlined in individual plans
• Providing emotional support to SEN students and promoting resilience
• Supporting inclusion by adapting activities for accessibility in collaboration with teachers

Skills

Adaptable

Resilient

SEN understanding

Patient

Education

Education or SEN qualifications

Job description

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable students? Have you considered a role in a Special Educational Needs School? If so, Simply Education would love to talk to you about a SEND opportunity in the Horncastle area.

Simply Education is currently working with a SEND school in the Horncastle area to recruit a dynamic and resilient teaching assistant! As a teaching assistant you will support vulnerable students with a range of different needs, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting academic success. Each day is different so you must be adaptable and have a strong understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Key responsibilities:

• Building Positive Relationships: Establishing trusting and positive relationships with students is essential. Teaching assistants should create a supportive and nurturing environment where students feel safe to express themselves and seek help when needed.
• Implementing Behaviour Management Strategies: Teaching assistants often assist in implementing behaviour management strategies outlined in students' behaviour support plans. This may involve using techniques such as positive reinforcement, de-escalation strategies, and conflict resolution skills.
• Providing Emotional Support: Students with SEN needs may require additional emotional support. Teaching assistants should be empathetic listeners and provide encouragement and reassurance to help students cope with challenges and build resilience.
• Supporting Inclusion: Teaching assistants help promote inclusion by facilitating the participation of students, they may collaborate with teachers to modify activities and assignments to ensure accessibility for all students.

The ideal candidate:

• Previous experience in a school setting or alternatively, experience in a care setting supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Adaptable, patient and resilient
• Relevant qualifications in education or special needs support are advantageous but not essential
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students

The key benefits of working with Simply Education are:

• Your very own dedicated consultant
• Refer a friend scheme - earning you up to £100 in Amazon vouchers
• Access to our unique Professional Learning Specialists who provide 30 free CPD courses
• Email verification of bookings with an online diary
• Competitive rates of pay

All candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check.