Send Teaching Assistant - Full-Time - Speech and Language Focus - Full-time

Folkestonegirls; Birchington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A small SEN school in Birchington is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with sensory needs. The role involves working closely with students to enhance their learning experience and promote inclusivity. The ideal candidate will have a background in teaching assistance and a passion for making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities.

Benefits

Commitment to continued professional development

Supportive, inclusive working environment

Competitive salary

Pension scheme enrolment

Comprehensive paid induction training

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and positive mental health.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Support children with sensory processing needs.
• Assist in engaging students with the curriculum.
• Collaborate with teachers to foster independence skills.

Skills

Empathy

Collaboration

Understanding of SEND needs

First aid knowledge

Child development understanding

Job description

The Llewellyn School are a small SEN school in Quex Park Birchington. Our school provides high quality education and support for children and young people aged 4-25 who have disabilities which impact on their daily life.

We are currently looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join our lovely staff team, we require someone who is patient, kind, understanding and wants to make a difference to the life of a child. The role will be supporting our Sensory cohort, supporting children who has sensory processing or sensory seeking needs.Our Teaching Assistants are essential partners to our class teachers, helping our incredible students reach their full potential and fostering their independence skills.

Staff may support individual students or small groups, helping them engage with our diverse, enjoyable, relevant, and practical curriculum. Given the variety of learning needs among our students, there are occasions when some may exhibit challenging behaviours.

A successful SEN Teaching Assistant will:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant
• Be aware of additional SEND needs that affect children’s ability to self-regulate, including communication and interaction, cognition and learning, and sensory and physical needs.
• Embrace inclusivity, empathy, and a solution-focused mindset, with a passion for making a positive impact on our learners.
• Be knowledgeable about trauma-informed practices and the promotion of positive mental health.
• Have a clear understanding of and ability to manage challenging behaviours.
• Be a collaborative team player and a strong advocate for change, progress, and continuous school improvement.

Required skills, knowledge and abilities for a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Possess appropriate first aid knowledge.
• Relate well to both children and adults.
• Work effectively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles, responsibilities, and your own position within them.
• Understand relevant policies/codes of practice and be aware of pertinent legislation.
• Have a basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Demonstrate the ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• Experience working with or caring for children.

While this job description provides a reasonable overview of the role, it is not exhaustive. The post holder is expected to be flexible and take on any other duties that may be reasonably assigned from time to time.

Successful employment is contingent upon satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work, and reference checks in accordance with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

Every young person deserves to have their needs met fairly and equitably. Our employees are committed to promoting equal opportunities for everyone and challenging any behaviour or practice that discriminates against any young person or colleague based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

What we can offer a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Commitment to continued professional development
• A supportive, inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary
• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role

The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!