Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs

Justteachers Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd, in partnership with a specialist school in Peterborough, is recruiting a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term temporary position starting in September. The role supports pupils with autism, moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs, in classroom and structured environments.

You will work closely with teaching staff to provide 1:1 and small group support, deliver differentiated activities, aid social and communication development, and help

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school or care setting desirable)
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to respond to changing needs of pupils
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with special educational needs
• Assist teachers in delivering differentiated and accessible learning activities
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and communication development
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies
• Encourage independence and build student confidence
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams
• Assist with personal care where required
• Record and monitor pupil progress and behaviour

Skills

SEN experience

Calm, patient & resilient

Strong communication

Flexibility

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Justteachers Ltd, in partnership with a specialist school in Peterborough, is recruiting a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term temporary position starting in September. The role supports pupils with autism, moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs, in classroom and structured environments.

You will work closely with teaching staff to provide 1:1 and small group support, deliver differentiated activities, aid social and communication development, and help