Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Academics; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Coulsdon is seeking a compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support students with learning difficulties. The role involves working closely with children aged 4-17, providing essential support and contributing to their educational journey during term time. Ideal candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and a strong desire to empower students. Opportunities for career advancement to roles such as Special Needs Teacher and Occupational Therapist are available.

Benefits

On-site education and training

Support for Continuous Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience with Learning Difficulties and/or Autism is desirable.
• Passion for supporting and empowering students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing a supportive learning environment.
• Provide behaviour and pastoral support to students.
• Ensure safeguarding of students.

Skills

Communication

Caring

Interpersonal Skills

Compassionate

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Coulsdon - Education and Training - SEN - Learning Difficulties - Teaching Assistant

Do you have a passion for supporting children with Learning Difficulties, including Autism, and Speech, Language & Communication needs?

This specialist built school in Coulsdon are looking for a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to support children aged 4-17 with severe learning difficulties.

The Special Needs Teaching Assistant role is an excellent way to get your 'foot in the door', providing the opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience, and expanding your knowledge and skillset. The Special Needs Teaching Assistant role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Career progression routes include Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and various Child Psychology and Educational Psychology routes.

A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Job Role and Responsibilities:

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
• Behaviour and pastoral support
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Ensure safeguarding of students
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD

**Start date ASAP - Coulsdon
**Excellent on-site education and training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4.00pm, term time only
**£80-£100 per day**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
**Must be able to travel to Coulsdon and surrounding areas

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd if interested in the role:
01483 362 636 l [e-mail]

Education and Training - Coulsdon