Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning in Nottingham is seeking a caring teaching assistant to join a special needs school team. The role starts in September and runs through the new academic year, with involvement in classroom duties and off-site activities.

You will support the lead teacher, assist students with disabilities including autism, help with daily tasks and personal care, and contribute to creating an inclusive, nurturing learning environment that promotes progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, including those with special needs and challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of special education practices and strategies is desirable.
• Strong communication and collaboration with students, parents and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Patience, empathy and a positive attitude when working with children.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and manage challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of toddler care and development is a Plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing educational programs and activities.
• 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 with children

Special needs

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Patience & empathy

Behaviour management

Toddler care knowledge

Job description

Empowering Learning is working with a special needs school in Nottingham, 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.