Hays Recruitment are proud to be supporting a community-based primary school in their search for a 1:1 SEN teaching assistant for a pupil recently awarded an EHCP.
Your new role
This position is for an experienced teaching assistant who has worked with additional needs in a previous role. You will be supporting a KS1 student on a 1:1 basis five mornings a week. You will be instrumental in integrating the young person into the classroom environment, facilitating and encouraging their participation at a level suitable to their abilities. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Supporting the child within a classroom environment
* Supervising at playtimes and within the classroom
* Identifying triggers for the student in order to mitigate difficult situations
* Liaising with the class teacher and other professionals regarding the child's care
* Providing feedback to parents/carers on the child's progress
* Recording and monitoring achievements
* Building a strong trusting relationship with the pupil
* Monitoring and supporting the child's safety, ensuring they do not access unsafe areas or items
* Helping the child with self-care tasks
* Implementing strategies to manage the child's impulsive behaviours and sensory needs
* Working closely with the school's SENCO and other staff to create a supportive learning environment
What you'll need to succeed
This is an exciting opportunity to truly make a difference to a young person's life. As this child has specific needs, we require a candidate who:
* Has experience working with young people diagnosed as having SEN
* Displays a calm and rational nature
* Has an understanding of ASD and similar conditions
* Can commit to half-day sessions on a long-term basis
* Has a DBS on the update service or is willing to apply for one
* Demonstrates a high level of passion for education and supporting young people
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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