Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers Ltd in Sevenoaks is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs across all key stages. The role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team under line management and alongside class teachers.

You'll need SEN or healthcare experience, be patient and caring, and have the ability to drive to different sites. The school emphasizes life skills, resilience and inclusive education, with safeguarding processes

Qualifications

• Previous SEN or healthcare experience.
• Patient and caring approach.
• Ability to drive to multiple locations.
• Strong behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with Line Management to provide guidance, support and nurture the students.
• Be adaptable and think on your feet, always keeping the end goal in mind.
• Support students with education in-class and in 1:1 settings as directed by the teacher.
• Support social interaction between students during social times as guided by Line Manager.
• Assist students when they are out of lessons, including those who abscond.
• Lead by example as a positive role model for all students.
• Help teachers meet the needs and requirements of students’ education.

Skills

SEN experience

Patient/caring

Driving

Behaviour management

Job description

We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant for a school in Sevenoaks that cater for all age group students. They have a lower school, middle school, upper school and 6th form.

This is an outstanding school by Ofsted who work towards helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood. All of the learners have Education, Health and Care Plans and as a school they are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement.

Successful SEN Teaching Assistant will need to have a car and be able to drive to various locations. The main purpose of the role is to support students with their social, emotional, behaviour and mental health needs by working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, throughout the school under the management of Line Management and working together alongside the teacher as relevant.

To be considered for the SEN Teaching Assistant role you will need to:

• Have previous SEN or healthcare experience
• Be patient and caring
• Be able to drive
• Have a strong behaviour management

Main duties of SEN Teaching Assistant will be:

• To work with Line Management to provide appropriate guidance, support, set boundaries and nurture the students whilst they attend the school and any off site provisions
• To be adaptable and think on your feet, always keeping in mind the end goal for the students you are working with
• To support students with their education, providing in-class support and 1:1 environments as directed by the teacher
• Support social interaction between students at social times as guided by your Line Manager
• Support students when they are out of lessons, including those who abscond
• To lead by example, acting as an appropriate positive role model to all students remembering that the children are vulnerable and impressionable. Always ensure that students receive a fresh start every lesson and every day
• Support teachers to best meet the needs and requirements of the students' education

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).