Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education recruitment agency seeks a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Woking to support children with learning difficulties. This role offers a pathway to career development in special education and provides essential experience within a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Excellent on-site education and training

Support and CPD provided

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with Learning Difficulties, including Autism.
• Ability to meet individual needs and provide pastoral support.
• Willingness to work 1:1 and in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing learning experiences.
• Provide behaviour and pastoral support.
• Ensure safeguarding of students.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Caring

Compassionate

Good listener

Ability to build robust relationships

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Education and Training - Woking - SEN - Learning Support - Autism - SEMH - Speech and Language

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

This specialist built school near Woking are looking for a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to support children aged 4-17 with moderate to 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 - Woking
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
89 to 105 per day You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
Must be able to travel to Woking / surrounding areas

Academics Ltd is an established and reputable education recruitment agency in the Education and Training sector, dedicated to connecting talented teachers with schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and West Sussex.

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd:
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Education and Training - Woking