Specialist Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Pennington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is recruiting Specialist Teaching Assistants to support children with SEN and complex needs at a residential school in Lymington. The role is full-time, Mon-Fri, with a temp-to-perm pathway and ASAP start.

Graduates in Psychology or related fields, or those with relevant SEN experience, are encouraged to apply. The school educates pupils aged 7–19, including Asperger/Autism and other complex needs, and offers a supportive team and good transport links.

Qualifications

• Graduates in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology are welcomed but relevant experience is also considered.
• Experience supporting children with SEN, complex needs, and challenging behaviours is desirable.
• Willingness to work with EHCPs and to follow individual student plans.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEN and complex needs in classroom settings.
• Assist with social, emotional and academic development according to EHCPs.
• Work collaboratively with a caring team to enable positive outcomes.

Skills

SEN experience

Psychology graduates

Experience with challenging behaviour

Enthusiastic and committed

Education

Psychology / Counselling / Criminology degree

Job description

Specialist Teaching Assistant/Autism - Lymington

Great for Psychology graduates/People with experience in SEN & Complex needs/ Candidates with an interest in challenging behaviours

Autism/Asperger Syndrome/Complex needs/Challenging Behaviour

Are you interested in supporting children with SEN and additional needs?

Would you like to build your experience working with SEN alongside a supportive and caring team?

A residential specialist school for children with Special Educational Needs based in Lymington are looking for bright and enthusiastic people to work as SEN Teaching Assistant's to support children with complex needs and challenging behaviours. Graduates who have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology would be great for this but candidates with relevant experience will also be considered! The SEN School is in Lymington and has good transport links and the role is full-time, tempt to perm starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 7 to 19, mixed gender and all have one or more of the following:

• Primary diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome
• Complex Needs
• Challenging Behaviour
• Admission to CAMHS
• Dyslexia and dyspraxia
• Have EHCP's in place

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity to work in an Ofsted registered independent specialist school, for secondary aged pupils with Apergers and other associated difficulties on the Autistic Spectrum. The school prides themselves on being able to prepare students for the demands of adult life through staff expertise and specialist approaches. As the staff are expertly trained, this is a great opportunity for an aspiring teacher to work alongside them and learn from their approach.

The SEN School are looking for Teaching Assistants who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom, and are prepared to work to meet the students specific needs and follow EHCP's to ensure they manage academically, socially and emotionally! They are looking for SEN TA's who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Mental Health Assistant
• Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
• ASAP Start
• Lymington
• Full-time Mon-Fri
• Temp to perm contracts
• Ideal for Psychology Graduates

The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although Aspergers Syndrome is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family.

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