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Exciting Opportunity: Specialist Support Assistant
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Hourly Rate: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour
Annual Salary: £20,941.30 - £22,835.30 (Term-Time Only) ...
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, term-time only
About the Role
As a Specialist Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students aged 11-16 with special educational needs, including Autism and associated conditions. Working alongside our experienced teaching team, you will provide both academic and vocational support, helping students excel in their educational and personal development. Whether it's in the classroom, outdoors with Bushcraft, or in life skills activities, your role will make a real difference
In this role, you will provide essential support in a highly specialised learning environment, helping students to manage sensory overload, anxiety, and transitions while working towards their personal and educational goals.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide tailored support to students in their learning, development, and progress across all areas of the curriculum.
2. Assist students with personal and educational goals, particularly those with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs.
3. Promote an environment that values equality, diversity, and respect for all.
4. Play a proactive role in fostering a positive learning environment, supporting students in developing confidence and independence.
5. Participate in physical intervention and personal care routines as required.
6. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure the best outcomes for students, focusing on their transition into adult life.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking candidates who are:
7. Eager to develop their skills and work towards formal qualifications (funded by us).
8. Compassionate and passionate about working with children and young people with additional needs.
9. Able to see potential rather than limitations, with a proactive, creative approach to problem-solving.
10. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all students.
11. Effective communicators, both in team settings and when working independently.
12. Willing to support outdoor and community-based learning activities.
13. Educated to at least Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent).
Benefits
14. Be part of a highly skilled, accredited specialist team.
15. Opportunities for meaningful career development and progression.
16. Fully funded training and qualifications to enhance your skill set.
17. Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme.
18. PerkBox offering high street discounts.
19. Employee assistance programme for well-being support.
20. Bike-to-work scheme and car lease scheme.
How to Apply
Please Note: Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Join us in making a real difference!
Exciting Opportunity: Specialist Support Assistant
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Hourly Rate: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour
Annual Salary: £20,941.30 - £22,835.30 (Term-Time Only) ...
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, term-time only
About the Role
As a Specialist Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students aged 11-16 with special educational needs, including Autism and associated conditions. Working alongside our experienced teaching team, you will provide both academic and vocational support, helping students excel in their educational and personal development. Whether it's in the classroom, outdoors with Bushcraft, or in life skills activities, your role will make a real difference
In this role, you will provide essential support in a highly specialised learning environment, helping students to manage sensory overload, anxiety, and transitions while working towards their personal and educational goals.
Key Responsibilities
21. Provide tailored support to students in their learning, development, and progress across all areas of the curriculum.
22. Assist students with personal and educational goals, particularly those with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs.
23. Promote an environment that values equality, diversity, and respect for all.
24. Play a proactive role in fostering a positive learning environment, supporting students in developing confidence and independence.
25. Participate in physical intervention and personal care routines as required.
26. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure the best outcomes for students, focusing on their transition into adult life.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking candidates who are:
27. Eager to develop their skills and work towards formal qualifications (funded by us).
28. Compassionate and passionate about working with children and young people with additional needs.
29. Able to see potential rather than limitations, with a proactive, creative approach to problem-solving.
30. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all students.
31. Effective communicators, both in team settings and when working independently.
32. Willing to support outdoor and community-based learning activities.
33. Educated to at least Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent).
Benefits
34. Be part of a highly skilled, accredited specialist team.
35. Opportunities for meaningful career development and progression.
36. Fully funded training and qualifications to enhance your skill set.
37. Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme.
38. PerkBox offering high street discounts.
39. Employee assistance programme for well-being support.
40. Bike-to-work scheme and car lease scheme.
How to Apply
Please Note: Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Join us in making a real difference!
41. experience
Non Teaching
42. skills
experience with social emotional mental health
43. qualifications
CACHE level 2 or 3
44. education
college