Are you looking for a school where pupils trust they belong, discover a love of learning and find their sense of self-worth? Join a fun, friendly and inclusive team and receive training and support for your development. This role is in a specialist provision devoted to placing students at the heart of each decision, supporting children with autism and additional needs. The setting offers a therapeutic curriculum and supports social and emotional needs alongside education. You will work closely with the team to support classes of 3-7 pupils, helping to engage children in their education. Responsibilities include providing teaching assistance, working 1:1 with students, and supporting the general well being of learners. Key skills and experience needed include working with learners with various learning difficulties, building relationships with learners, and flexibility in their approach to education. Benefits include fully funded training, on site parking, and a unique teaching approach. A brilliant salary and benefits package is also available. Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing teaching assistance to the teacher defined according to weekly/daily/seasonal planning of the teacher
* Working 1:1 with students
* Providing group and/or individual activities, planned by the teacher
* Working individually with learners/students to develop work.
* Supporting the general well being of learners within the structure of the school
* Monitoring and evaluate students learning under the guidance of the teacher
* Assisting teachers in the use of relevant management strategies to ensure a purposeful environment for teaching and learning to take place
* Supporting all learners in their planned structured work in all curriculum areas
* The ability to work with learners that have various learning difficulties
* A willingness to learn and build relationships with learners
* The ability to work as an individual and as a part of the team
* Flexibility in their approach to education
* Experience working in SEND settings is desirable but not essential
* GCSE Maths and English