Trainee SEN Teacher

Jigsaw School; Alfold Crossways; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A special needs educational institution in Alfold Crossways seeks a dedicated teaching assistant to provide individualized support for children with disabilities. The role entails preparing lessons, monitoring pupil progress, and providing personal care. Candidates should have a minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths, along with relevant experience. The position offers flexible part-time working options, extensive training pathways, and a £1000 joining bonus.

Benefits

£1000 joining bonus

Fully funded training pathways

Pension scheme

Performance related bonus scheme

Discounts at over 900 retailers

Qualifications

• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities.
• Confident working with children who exhibit behaviour that challenges.
• Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and support to pupils based on individualised curriculum plans.
• Prepare and deliver lessons focusing on communication and life skills.
• Monitor pupil progress to ensure effective teaching.

Skills

Experience with children and disabilities

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Personal care

Education

Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths

Job description

Salary: £26458 FTE ( £23,000 PA Pro rata - based on 36.75 hours per week term time only)

Contract terms: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:45am-4:45pm, Tuesday: 8:45am-5:30am, Friday: 8:45am-4:30am

Part time working is available with a minimum of 3 days per week including Tuesdays and Fridays.

Annual leave: 56 days School Holidays + Bank Holidays.

How would you contribute to the Team?

• Providing teaching and to our pupils, following individualised curriculum plans.
• Preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication and life skills.
• Contributing to research and undertaking training to support your personal development.
• Supporting pupils' participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice.
• Providing behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life.
• Monitoring pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child's needs.
• Assisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack times.
• Providing personal care and encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding).

What can we offer you?

• A £1000 joining bonus.
• Regular pay progression with opportunities to increase within 6 months from starting.
• An impressive range of fully funded training pathways.
• Career advancement opportunities to senior roles including Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor.
• Additional opportunities to broaden your skills including becoming a Mental Health First Aider, School Council Representative and Pupil Behaviour Support team member.
• The opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists.
• Term time only working.
• Transport between school and central Guildford where needed.
• Free parking.
• Excellent staff wellbeing and support facilities.
• Enrolment into our pension scheme.
• Performance related bonus scheme.
• Discounts at over 900 retailers via our online 'Smart Spending' platform.
• Fully funding training and qualifications.
• Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning.
• Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including teaching ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert)).
• Masters qualification in High Incidence & Disabilities worth up to £13,000.
• Regular industry training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism and more.

What will you need to apply?

• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities.
• Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent.
• Confident working with children who exhibit behaviour that challenges.
• Confident supporting others with personal/intimate care where required.
• Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations.
• Commitment to our regular and ongoing professional development programme and training.
• A positive, 'can-do' attitude.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy where there is a significant response rate. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment.