Sen - Learning Support Assistant

4 days ago


Pontypool, United Kingdom Reed Education Full time

**POSITION: Teaching assistant - Behavioural/complex needs**

**LOCATION : Torfaen**

**HOURS: 8.30 - 15.30, 5 days per week - Temp contract, _to be reviewed each half term_**

**PAY : £75-85 per day dependent on experience**

**START DATE : ASAP**

IS THIS POSITION A GOOD FIT FOR YOU?

Do you have the patience, empathy and caring nature to work with children who have behavioural and emotional needs? Some may have mild to significant violence, mental health problems. Complex needs, ASD, ADHD. As you can see from the list, these pupils sufferfrom a variety of problems which they have to live with on a day-to-day basis.

Do you have the enthusiasm and passion to work in this tough environment where you can give understanding and nurture these young minds into learning to trust you so they can transition back into the outside world?

You need to be of strong mind, a caring nature and have the ability to know that if a child were to lash out, that they are angry at society, not you. They need you understanding and nurturing to make them realise that they are not alone.

You’ll be working in small classes, supported by a teacher and 2 teaching assistants. The school also work closely with the families.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds
- Patience and the ability to manage challenging behaviour.
- Supportive and understanding
- Trustworthy and ethical
- Empathic, caring and compassionate
- Well-presented and professional
- Passionate, positive and motivational
- Creative, flexible and resourceful
- Assertive and confident.

Responsibilities would include:

- Supervising allocated pupils, ensuring their safety and ability to access learning activities and understand the information presented.
- Aid the execution of education plans suitable for each pupils learning objective.
- Build a trusting relationship with the pupils and use varied forms of behaviours to show understanding.
- Promote inclusion and acceptance, support diversity and ensure pupils have equal access to learning and development.
- Promote class interaction and encourage engagement throughout lessons.
- Provide opportunities for developing independence
- Create a friendly and supportive environment.
- Assist with the display of pupil’s work and the planning of learning activities.
- Undertake administrative tasks as needed and keep pupils’ personal notes up to date.
- Assist pupils with practical activities using a variety of teaching aids.
- Promote good behaviour and encourage pupils to take accountability for their actions.
- Follow child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality and data protection policies and procedures, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
- Assist with pupil supervision, including before and after school and in break times.
- Work on a 1:1 basis when a child needs to work outside of the classroom setting.
- Work alongside the pupils to build their confidence and know you will understand their problems.



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