Sen Teaching Assistant

**Teaching Assistant**

This role is to support a child in KS2 who needs input from a caring and understanding teaching assistant. Your role will involve supporting the young person in a group setting, ensuring they receive the tailored assistance they need to thrive both academically and socially. It is a fulfilling and rewarding position. if you have a passion for getting the best outcomes for the student both academically and socially then this could be the perfect role for you.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide small group support to KS2 students with SEN, focusing on Autism and sensory needs.
- Assist in the delivery of tailored educational programs and interventions designed to meet individual needs.
- Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to create and implement effective learning environment.
- Create a structured environment by building trust/ using positive reinforcement and developing communication skills.
- Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback and contributing to the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience working with SEN students, particularly those with Autism and sensory needs.
- Strong understanding of KS2 curriculum along with being able to adapt to a variety of teaching strategies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting students with diverse needs.
- Personal care may be required.

**Key Skills required**:

- **Patience, Positivity and Perseverance - **remaining calm in challenging situations
- **Flexibility** - adjusting your teaching in line with the needs of the student
- **Good social skills** -you must be able to work well within a team
- **Good communication skills** to support your students needs
- **Creative **- adapt how you support your student to offer the best learning experience
- **Sensitivity and empathy** - being kind, understanding and respectful of the student at all times.

**Dedication**:

- Be passionate about your role in achieving the best outcome for the student/s in your care

**Reliability** - Be there for the student to offer continuity of learning.

A new enhanced DBS will be required for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.

**Requirements**:

- A Teaching Assistant Qualification OR relevant SEN Background
- ASD, Complex needs experience
- Recent school based references
- Valid ID documents
- A valid Right to Work in the UK
- Live within easy commuting distance

**What you’ll get in return**:
As well as an attractive and competitive daily rate, you will gain experience of working within a good school where you will have the opportunity to develop your existing skills. You will also join our ‘refer a friend’ scheme where you could be entitled to receive £250 in vouchers

We offer an online training platform offering a multitude of resources and we are always on hand to support you throughout your assignment.

If you feel this role isn’t right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us to discuss how we can help you further your career. We would be really happy to help.
- If you have been a UK resident for less than 5 years, a right to work visa must be provided and a criminal background check must also be provided for any country you have resided in for 6 months or more within the last 5 years._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: £85.00-£105.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- SEN: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Teaching Assistant Qualification (preferred)
- Do you have a valid DBS on the Update Service (preferred)
- Are you available Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm (required)
- Do you have proven skills in SEN sector? (required)
- Have you worked in a UK school for at least 1 year? (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/10/2024
Reference ID: Han/23/9