SEN Teaching Assistant role
A lovely and vibrant SEN school in Orpington is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant for students with various needs, from mild to complex, to join their growing teams.
* Small class sizes
* On The Job Training
* Friendly, well-run school
* In-class support
* Orpington location
The SEN Teaching Assistant Job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work with young students with various and complex needs (SLD). You will provide one-on-one support, helping students engage with their learning and develop independence, literacy, and mathematics skills. If you have patience, creativity, and a desire to make a real impact in the lives of these pupils, we would love to hear from you!
The successful SEN Teaching Assistant applicant will be given an exciting opportunity to work as part of a fantastic school in Orpington, where your energy and experience will be valued as you play an important part in working each day towards the school's aim to meet the varied needs of its students.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will enjoy a high degree of job satisfaction as you apply your skills to working with primary school students who need support building their independence and life skills through play and art therapy.
The School
* Based in Orpington, this fantastic school is friendly and well-respected in the local community, with students across the school ages 4-19.
* Pupils from Orpington and surrounding areas who attend this school are offered a broad and balanced curriculum, tailored around an extensive knowledge of their learning difficulties.
* Support and training are offered every week to further develop your knowledge and skills as an SEN Teaching Assistant for children with varied needs.
* You will be working with skilled Teachers and SEN Teaching Assistants in a classroom environment.
The SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
* Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils.
* Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion.
* Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement.
* Support with planning, preparation, and resourcing for lessons.
* Promote, support, and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities.
* Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures.
* Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.
The SEN Teaching Assistant Applicant
The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant applicant will have the following qualities:
* Enjoyment of working with young people.
* Experience working with students with various SEN needs.
* Sensitivity and understanding to help build good relationships with pupils.
* A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils.
* Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
* Commitment to safeguarding pupils' well-being and equality.
* Honest, hardworking, transparent, with a willingness to learn and develop.
* Good organisational skills.
* Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults.
* The ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
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