Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

SENAD Group; Burton upon Trent, Newton Solney CP; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Scheme

Well-being portal

Free staff lunches

Training programs

Discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bladon House School, part of The SENAD Group, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The role supports pupils with diverse Special Educational Needs in a residential setting, including ASD and PWS. Experience as a TA in a school is essential, with SEN exposure preferred.

The school's supportive environment emphasizes safeguarding and professional development. Hours include Mon- Thurs 8.15 am–4.15 pm and Fri 8.15 am–3 pm, term-time only; part-time 2–3 full days/week also

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a TA within a school setting is essential.
• Desirable knowledge and understanding of SEN.
• Passion for learning, engaging personality and resilience are valuable.

Skills

TA experience

SEN knowledge

Resilience

Job description

• Hours: Mon- Thurs: 8.15 am– 4.15 pm, Friday: 8.15 am - 3 pm – Term Time Only

Part time also considered (must be 2 -3 full days per week)

Do you want to be part of a fun, supportive and hugely dedicated team?

Do you want to work in a unique environment where no two days are the same?

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people?

If the answer is YES keep reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity as we are expanding our Team due to an increase in student numbers …

BENEFITS

• Access to external support through the Wellness Scheme
• Robust support from a large and diverse staff team and access to information, and support, on the Bladon well-being portal
• The Bladon well-being perks (e.g. free staff lunches, well-being boxes, termly vouchers for beauty treatments, plus much more)
• Internal training relevant to the role (e.g. Safeguarding training, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) training, Behaviour support training / Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention (NAPPI) training, plus lots more)
• Discount Scheme
• Opportunities to gain experience in order to further your career
• Making a difference to the lives of young people … every day!

About Us

Bladon House School is a residential special school for young people aged from 5-19 with Special Educational Needs including Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Speech & Language Disorders, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), communication needs, therapeutic needs (including speech and language and sensory processing needs), and associated challenging behaviour.

Given the wide range of young people’s needs, and in order to successfully support young people with behaviours of concern, the school benefits from a creative and bespoke curriculum, a working on-site farm, small class sizes, and a multi-disciplinary approach (including a therapy team). It also relies upon a group of highly skilled teaching assistants that bring ideas, new activities and enthusiasm into the classroom, whilst working alongside a range of other professionals. This approach makes Bladon House School a fantastic place to work, thrive and learn.

Experience of working as a TA within a school setting is essential for candidates and it is preferable if you have some SEN experience. It is desirable that you have knowledge and understanding of SEN, however a passion for learning, an engaging personality and resilience can be a good alternative!

In return for your desire to educate those with additional learning needs, you will receive fantastic support, career development opportunities, and you will work as part of an expansive team that makes a significant difference to the lives of some very unique young people.

Bladon House School and The SENAD Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. As part of the appointment process we will undertake checks to ensure that you do not pose a risk of harm to children or young people – the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks including online searches. This will also include an employer reference obtained prior to interview.

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.

Bladon House School, Newton Solney, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 0TA

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