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Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Do you have experience or a strong interest in providing support to students with diverse learning needs?
Do you have the patience, empathy, and resilience needed to work with students facing various challenges?
If you answered yes, then we have an opportunity for you...
We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join the team as sen teaching assistant.
The institution, located in Effingham, Surrey, caters to autistic students aged 11-16, facing associated behavioral and communication difficulties. Some pupils may also have multiple learning difficulties. At our establishment, there is a dedicated therapy team on site to support both staff and students. This is a full time role for term time.
What's in it for you?
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and their families.
- Contribute to our broad and creative curriculum offer.
- Work with an inspiring student population.
- Enjoy collaborating within a committed multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong commitment to student and staff well-being within an organization with shared values.
- Opportunity to work within an organization that supports, develops, and invests in its staff.
Benefits:
- Life assurance and Pension.
- Welcome bonus
- Perkbox - offering high street discounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Car lease scheme.
- Fully funded training and qualifications.
- Bike to work scheme.
- Free membership to our Health cashback plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio, and many more.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience working with SEN in an employed or voluntary setting.
- A recognized qualification at Level 2 or above in Support work for Teaching and Learning in Schools or an equivalent (desirable).
- GCSE Maths and English Language qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
- Understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
- Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD.
- Ability to provide consistent support to our children.
- Desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual.
- Positive and creative approach in meeting pupils' individual needs.
- Ability to participate in the school's behavior support approach, including physical intervention (accredited Team Teach) where necessary and always as a last resort.
- Ability to complete reports in a timely and accurate manner.
Key Duties:
- Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils, following the school's policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT.
- Provide meaningful feedback on pupil behavior, relationships, and attitudes.
- Support positive behavior and concentration levels of the children, adapting own behavior and responses to any change or escalations.
- Establish a positive relationship with pupils, enabling them to feel safe and enjoy learning.
- Promote and encourage independence, personal development, and maintain high expectations of behavior.
- Implement and adjust learning activities as agreed with the teacher. Reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher.
- Implement learning activities appropriate to the class group, supporting the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum.
If you want to know more about this fabulous opportunity or wish to send us your application then please don't hesitate to apply now. Please contact Arshad today on 01293 527416 to learn more about this opportunity.
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