Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers Ltd; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers Ltd. in Crowborough, East Sussex, seeks a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support students with diverse learning needs at a county school.

You will provide one-on-one or small group support, contribute to individual learning plans, and help students gain independence and confidence within academic and social settings.

Qualifications

• Successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant will ideally need to have previous experience, however this is not compulsory.
• You must be passionate about education
• Must be able to think on the spot
• Be resilient, patient, caring and empathetic

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group support for students with SEN
• Assist with the development and delivery of individual learning plans and strategies
• Support students in both academic and social settings, promoting independence and confidence
• Help students with their personal care needs as required
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment by supporting diverse learning styles
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to ensure the best outcomes for students
• Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to the teaching team
• Assist with classroom management and ensure a positive, respectful atmosphere
• Support the use of specialized equipment and resources to aid students' learning
• Work closely with parents and outside agencies to ensure holistic support for students

Skills

SEN experience

Passionate about education

Think on feet

Resilient

Caring and empathetic

Job description

About the candidate:

• Successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant will ideally need to have previous experience, however this is not compulsory.
• You must be passionate about education
• Must be able to think on the spot
• Be resilient, patient, caring and empathetic

About the school:

This is an East Sussex County Council maintained special school catering to approximately 155 children aged 4-19 with a variety of complex learning needs, including moderate, severe, or profound and multiple learning difficulties. Some students also have additional physical and/or sensory impairments, including autism.

Each child has an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), which is tailored to their specific needs and curriculum-based targets. The school is committed to promoting independence and challenging students to achieve their best.

The staff are highly trained to support a wide range of needs, and the school benefits from regular input from Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists through the Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service (CITEs) within Kent NHS, commissioned by the local authority. Additionally, a Special Schools Nursing Sister from East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is on hand to support the health and wellbeing of the students.

About the role:

• Provide one-on-one or small group support for students with special educational needs (SEN)
• Assist with the development and delivery of individual learning plans and strategies
• Support students in both academic and social settings, promoting independence and confidence
• Help students with their personal care needs as required
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment by supporting diverse learning styles
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to ensure the best outcomes for students
• Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to the teaching team
• Assist with classroom management and ensure a positive, respectful atmosphere
• Support the use of specialized equipment and resources to aid students' learning
• Work closely with parents and outside agencies to ensure holistic support for students

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy.