Sen Teaching Assistant

**Calling all Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Workers and Nursery School Workers**

**We have some fantastic opportunities available for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our teaching team at Jigsaw School**

**This role will give you access a wide range of fully funded training and qualification opportunities in SEN education whilst also gaining a breadth of experience with children of varying ages and abilities**

**We have what it takes to help you build a career in SEN education**

**Salary**:£23,000** per annum (£12.72 per hour) plus regular salary progression based on completion of training. £1000 joining bonus

**Hours**: 36.75 hours per week - **Full time**:Monday, Wednesday, Thursday** 08:45am - 04:45pm, **Tuesday** 08:45am - 05:30pm and **Friday** 08:45am - 04:30pm - **Part Time working is also considered - 3 or 4 days (Minimum of Tues, Thurs and Friday)**

**Holiday**: 56 days school holiday + Bank holidays

**How will you contribute to the team?**
- Provide teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculums Plan
- Prepare and deliver lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication skills and life skills
- Provide behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
- Provide personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)
- Monitor pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child’s needs
- Assist with breaktime duties including playground support and snack time

**Why choose Jigsaw School?**
- Market leading salary
- £1000 joining bonus
- Regular pay progression with opportunities to increase as soon as 6 months from starting
- Career advancement opportunities to senior roles including Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
- Additional opportunities to broaden your skills including Mental Health First Aider, School Council Representative and Pupil Behaviour Support
- Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists
- Staff wellbeing and support facilities
- Enrolment into our pension scheme
- Term time only working
- Range of comprehensive funded training pathways
- Transport between school and central Guildford where needed

**Funded Training & 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 in High Incidence & Disabilities worth up to £13,000
- Additionally, all staff will also receive regular 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
- Comfortable working with children who exhibit behaviour that challenges
- Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
- Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations

**Please note: At Jigsaw School the role of Trainee SEN Teacher is also known as ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ or ‘Trainee CABAS Teacher’**

**JIGSAW SCHOOL AND THIS VACANCY ARE LOCATED IN CRANLEIGH, SURREY (GU6 8TB)**

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**Application process**

**ABOUT JIGSAW**

Jigsaw Trust is a registered charity **inspired by autism** in its desire to provide the very best in ongoing education, vocational and wellbeing services for autistic people; it is also committed to raising awareness of autism and promoting the understanding and acceptance of autistic people.

Jigsaw Trust incorporates**: Jigsaw CABAS School**, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, educating children aged 4-19 years, and **JigsawPlus** a specialist day service delivering key living and life skills learning for adults from the age of 18+. The Trust also operates 2 social enterprises**:Café on the Park** providing work experience and volunteering opportunities in a public-facing setting, and **Jigsaw GARDENworks** enabling learners of all ages to embark on a range of gardening and related outdoor activities.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.72 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Shuttle service provided
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person