Are you someone who shows kindness and patience?
Do you feel satisfied when you help SEN learners and make a positive impact on their lives?
Can you provide a safe and nurturing environment for students with special needs?
An urgent opportunity has come up at a specialized school that focuses on the social, emotional, and mental health needs of young people. They're looking for a full-time SEN teaching assistant to join their committed team, working from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm every day.
In this role, you'll be instrumental in preparing students for adulthood by offering tailored academic and vocational programs that promote independence and personal growth. Working closely with the school's dedicated team, you'll help students build resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being. The school is deeply committed to providing holistic support, working with families, communities, and authorities to ensure each learner gets the best care and guidance.
This role covers both primary and secondary levels and offers valuable training and development opportunities. Permanent positions are open to candidates who are the right fit.
The benefits of this role are:
- Working with children and seeing their ongoing development
- Opportunities for career progression/ fully funded qualifications
- On-site parking/free school meals
- Team Teach training available (free of charge)
The ideal candidate may possess the following skills and capabilities:
- Be able to work with learners that have various learning difficulties.
- Be confident to support the lead in groups, in different educational subjects.
- Own transport (desirable but not essential)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- NVQ level 2 in Teaching and learning is desirable but not essential
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Your responsibilities include:
- Assist students during class making sure they are on track.
- Liaise with the class teacher to ensure a smooth running class.
- Enabling learners to access the curriculum.
- Support the pastoral needs of the learners.
- Be an active part in setting the learning environment.
- Supporting learners on a 1:1 base and part of a small group in a range of activities throughout the day
- Using your interests to engage learners in learning.
Do you feel that you have the skills and personal characteristics for this role? Would you like to start or develop your experience in the SEN field? Then this is definitely the role for you.
For more information about this role contact Arshad on 01293 527416 for a chat about the role.
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