Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a special needs school in Burton upon Trent.

Your role will involve supporting students with educational activities, daily tasks, and social development, under the guidance of the lead teacher. You will help create an inclusive learning environment and contribute to developing individual education plans, while effectively communicating with parents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially with special needs and challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of special education practices and strategies.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Patience, empathy and a positive attitude toward working with children.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of toddler care and development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher in implementing educational programmes and activities.
• Provide support to students with special needs, including those with autism.
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students in daily tasks, such as personal care and hygiene.
• Support academic and social development of students.
• Collaborate with lead teacher to develop education health care plans.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the lead teacher.
• Assist with classroom and behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Special education practices

Communication & collaboration

Organisation & attention to detail

Patience & empathy

Behaviour management

Toddler care knowledge

Job description

Empowering Learning is working with a special needs school in Burton upon Trent, who are recruiting for a teaching assistant to work with their dedicated and supportive team. The role is to start in September and will lead throughout the new academic year.

You will be involved in classroom duties and off-site recreational activities.

Duties

• - Assist the lead teacher in implementing educational programs and activities for students.
• - Provide support to students with special needs, including those with autism.
• - Assist in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• - Help students with daily tasks, such as personal care and hygiene.
• - Support students in their academic and social development.
• - Collaborate with the lead teacher to develop and implement education health care plans for students.
• - Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the lead teacher.
• - Assist with classroom management and behaviour management strategies.

Skills

• - Experience working with children, particularly those with special needs and challenging behaviours.
• - Knowledge of special education practices and strategies.
• - Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with students, parents, and colleagues.
• - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• - Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards working with children.
• - Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle challenging behaviours.
• - Knowledge of toddler care and development is a plus.

This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to supporting the educational needs of students.

The teaching assistant will work closely with the lead teacher to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Experience working with children, particularly those with special needs, is essential.

Strong communication skills are also important for effectively collaborating with students, parents, and colleagues.

The ability to adapt to different situations and handle challenging behaviours is crucial. If you have a passion for educating children and making a positive impact in their lives, we encourage you to apply for this position.