Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Halifax to support a student facing challenges transitioning from Primary to Secondary school. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting special educational needs, particularly autism, and will be skilled in behavior management. Competitive rates are offered with potential for medical training. Join a supportive team and make a real impact in a child's educational journey.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Medical administration training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with Autism and related needs.
• Ability to manage escalatory behaviours and apply de-escalation techniques.
• Willingness to complete appropriate medical administration training.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a secondary student with SEN.
• Assist with personal care and medical needs as required.
• Engage in behavior management and de-escalation.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Relationship building

Education

Experience working with SEN

Job description

Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Halifax

An Energetic and Compassionate Individual Needed as a Teaching Assistant.

Contact us for this rewarding opportunity as a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Halifax.

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen at a Secondary Specialist School for an experienced, secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Halifax. Although the student is preparing to enter year 7, he is working at emerging y1 levels which and is recently having a difficult transition from Primary into Secondary. Therefore this job may also suit someone with a primary SEN background who would be happy to work in a secondary setting as a 1:1 assistant. There are specific medical needs associated with medical administration for epilepsy, personal care is sometimes required and the young person has a diagnosis for autism, with specific focus on Speech and Language, communication (we use PECS and partial BSL mainly) and sometimes escalatory behaviours that require physical intervention. There is both an ILDP and EHCP.

What we expect of a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Halifax:

• Someone who can form meaningful relationships with students
• Someone who is confident in behaviour management and de-escalation
• Some kind, empathetic and dedicated
• Someone who is happy to also have an element of administration

In return as a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Halifax, we can offer you:

• Competitive rates upwards of 90 per day and comparatively short working days
• Appropriate medical administration training for the right candidate who might require it
• A supportive team and environment
• A very rewarding role in which you will make a real difference in a child's life

The successful candidate should be aware that the child in most likely to start at our school in September, although this is not yet confirmed. There is an element of flexibility required on the part of the candidate which can be spoken about at interview.

Academics has been a trusted agency in the area for over 17 years and has existing links across Yorkshire and the UK, making us the first call for a very large client base of schools.

If you are a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Halifax, please apply by sending us your CV now and we will call you. If you have any questions prior to this, we would be happy to help.

We look forward to hearing from you!

A current DBS or willingness to complete one is essential.