Aspiring Special Needs Teacher

2 weeks ago


Leatherhead, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full time
Are you passionate about demostrating the value of education to children with additional needs?
We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs and associated challenging behaviours.
This specialist school based in Leatherhead are looking for a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to support children aged 4-17 with severe learning difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door and gain relevant experience through working closely with vulnerable children and specialist therapy teams to expand your knowledge and skillset before embarking on a teaching career. The Special Needs LSA role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting.
Career progression routes include Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and various Child Psychology and Educational Psychology routes.
It is vital that you are sincere about your objectives and know why you want to work in this sector, providing the best possible outcomes for students who have complex learning needs.
Personal Qualities
Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
Able to build confidence and motivation
Able to build robust and effective relationships with students
Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
Caring, compassionate, and a good listenerProfessional Skills & Requirements
Ability to prepare resources for teaching and learning activities
Ability to plan learning activities to suit student ability with support from a teacher
Personal and medical care including feeding and manual handling where necessary
Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
Able to develop knowledge and experience to deliver appropriate support
Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Able to provide behaviour and pastoral support
Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
Ensure safeguarding of studentsStart date ASAP / September 2024
5 days a week (Mon-Fri)
£80-£90 per day
No previous experience is required
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd:
(phone number removed)
(url removed)
Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

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