Teaching Assistant

Rikama Education Limited; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role potential

Training and CPD courses

Job summary

Rikama Education Ltd. are currently working with a special school in Sittingbourne who are looking for a number of SEN Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible for both Primary and Secondary learners, with the opportunity of a permanent role for the right candidate after the initial period.

The school educates students aged 4 to 19 with PMLD, Complex Needs, Mental health conditions, challenging behaviour and who are on the Autistic spectrum.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting students with PMLD, ASD or challenging behaviour.
• Ability to work 1:1 or in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students across Primary and Secondary ages with a range of needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour and managing challenging behaviour.
• Providing 1:1 or small group support as required.
• Maintaining clear, patient and respectful communication with students, colleagues and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Rikama Education Ltd. are currently working with special school in Sittingbourne who are looking for a number of SEN Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible for both Primary and Secondary learners, with the opportunity of a permanent role for the right candidate after the initial period.

The school offers excellent facilities on an extremely large site and educate and care for students (mixed boys and girls) aged from 4 to 19 with PMLD, Complex Needs, Mental health conditions, challenging behaviour and who are on the Autistic spectrum. Some roles could require you to complete personal care.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Supporting students in across Primary and Secondary ages with a range of individual needs including PMLD mental health, ASD and challenging behaviour.
• Promoting positive behaviour and able to manage challenging behaviour.
• Support on either a 1 to 1 or small group basis.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Should you be accepted for this post, you will be rewarded with:

• A brilliant career with supportive SLT and school environment.
• A dedicated Consultant.
• Training and CPD courses.
• A long term contract with the potential to go permanent at this school.
• Excellent rates of pay.