Teaching Assistants

Academics Ltd.; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Halifax is seeking a dedicated Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with complex needs as he transitions to secondary education. The role offers meaningful impact and a collaborative school environment, with opportunities to work closely with teaching staff.

The successful candidate will form strong relationships, manage behaviours, and assist with administration. DBS checks apply, and the role may commence in September with some flexibility discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary SEN students.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Assist with behaviour management and de-escalation in class and 1:1 settings.
• Assist with administration tasks and record keeping as required.
• Provide support for pupils with epilepsy, autism and speech/communication needs.

Job description

Secondary SEN Teaching Assistants in Halifax

An Energetic and Compassionate Individual Needed as a Teaching Assistants.

Contact us for this rewarding opportunity as a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistants 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 Assistants 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 Assistants 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.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Roles subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy.