Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational organization in Royston is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with diverse learning needs. The role involves aiding students in their educational development and fostering a respectful learning environment. Applicants should possess at least level 2 qualifications in Maths and English and demonstrate a passion for supporting young people with additional needs. This is a full-time position offering £12.37 - £13.49 per hour with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Full assistance with enhanced DBS checks

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards formal qualifications.
• Able to deliver effective education and support.
• Committed to safeguarding values and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support students in all areas of the curriculum.
• Help young people achieve educational and personal goals.
• Create a respectful environment for all learners.
• Understand and advocate for special education issues.
• Participate in physical intervention and personal care.

Skills

Passionate and compassionate

Ability to support children with additional needs

Vision to see potential rather than disability

Understanding of safeguarding values

Education

Educated to at least level 2 in Maths and English

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Royston
Salary: £12.37 - £13.49 per hour (£22,102.72 - £24,103.93 actual salary) depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: Full time - 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time only

Teaching Personnel have an exciting opportunity to work with a large SEN school based in Royston. The school is a specialist independent day school supporting children and young people aged 6-19 with a range of Moderate Learning Difficulties and Specific Learning Disability needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach.

Role responsibilities

• Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the community
• Help young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals
• Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect
• Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues; the values of the school and demonstrate these in all aspects of the role
• The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines

Candidates who are

• Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development - All fully funded by the school
• Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs
• Capable of having a vision to see potential rather than disability
• Committed fully to our safeguarding values and procedures
• Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs
• Educated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and English

If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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