Specialist Teaching Assistant

Academics; Pennington; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Academics Ltd in Lymington is recruiting Specialist Teaching Assistants to support children with Autism and other complex needs. The role is full-time at a residential SEN school, with pupils aged 7 to 19, many with EHCPs.

Graduates in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology are encouraged, or candidates with relevant SEN experience. You will join a supportive team to deliver tailored learning and wellbeing support, following EHCPs to help pupils progress academically, socially and emotionally.

Formación

• Graduates with Psychology, Counselling or Criminology preferred.
• Experience with SEN and complex needs desirable.
• Interest in challenging behaviours and autism.

Responsabilidades

• Support children with SEN in classrooms and surroundings.
• Follow EHCPs to meet individual needs and objectives.
• Assist with social and emotional support and behaviour management.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and specialists to implement plans.

Conocimientos

SEN experience

Psychology background

Challenging behaviours

Resilience

Team collaboration

Educación

Psychology degree

Descripción del empleo

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 GraduatesThe SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. 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