Specialist Teaching Assistants

TN United Kingdom; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated support staff for a specialist SEND school in Hendon. This full-time role involves assisting pupils with Special Educational Needs, focusing on their development and care. The school, with its state-of-the-art facilities, aims to nurture independence and skill acquisition among its students. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people. Join a supportive team committed to empowering students and enhancing their learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEN, preferably in a school setting.
• Willingness to engage in pupil care and development.

Responsibilities

• Support children with identified needs in Early Years.
• Assist pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties.
• Provide care for pupils with profound multiple learning difficulties.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Early Years Foundation Stage Knowledge

Job description

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Support Staff Recruitment for Specialist SEND School in Hendon

Are you interested in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs? A specialist SEND school in Hendon is currently recruiting support staff for the upcoming academic year.

The school seeks committed and enthusiastic teaching assistants with experience supporting young people with SEN, although not necessarily in a school setting. You should be willing to engage in all aspects of pupil care and development, work under pressure, and possess good communication and interpersonal skills.

We offer three specific roles, all full-time, starting in September 2022:

1. Early Years Assistant
   Supporting children under 5 with identified needs. Prior experience in EYFS and curriculum knowledge are preferred. Training and guidance will be provided.
2. MLD Class Teaching Assistant
   Working with a class of 6 pupils with moderate learning difficulties, who can access a mainstream curriculum with support.
3. PMLD/Complex Needs
   Supporting pupils with profound multiple learning difficulties and complex needs, including care activities like feeding and manual handling. Previous experience with PMLD children is desirable.

The School

This specialist school caters to pupils aged 4-19 years with moderate to severe and profound learning difficulties. It emphasizes developing pupils' potential and independence, supports exploring and learning new skills, and assists with employment and independent living. Recently refurbished, the school features state-of-the-art facilities and serves the Jewish community in North London.

We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high volume, we may not reply to every enquiry. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe, your application was unsuccessful. Philosophy Education is a recruitment agency representing our client.