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SEN Teaching Assistant Position Available - Start ASAP
Location: Near Dorking, Surrey
Hourly Rate: £12.00 - £13.50
Annual Salary Range: £21,216 - £23,868 (Equivalent to £24,960 - £28,080 FTE) ...
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week), Term-Time Only
About The School:
At this renowned sen School near Dorking, they are dedicated to providing an enriching and supportive environment for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The school is a place where students with a range of learning needs, including autism, ADHD, and SLD/PMLD, are given the individual care and support they need to thrive. The team of passionate educators and specialists work together to help students overcome challenges and achieve their fullest potential, both academically and personally.
Role Overview:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the educational journey of students with a variety of learning needs. Your work will be centred on providing personal support, ensuring students feel safe, encouraged, and engaged in their learning. Working closely with teachers and the wider school team, you will help create an environment where each child can succeed at their own pace.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support Students' Learning: Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning activities designed to engage and inspire students with different needs and abilities.
2. Nurture Positive Relationships: Build trusting, supportive relationships with students, ensuring they feel secure, valued, and able to express themselves.
3. Assist with Daily Lessons: Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students, explaining tasks, offering encouragement, and fostering independence.
4. Track Progress: Help monitor student progress, celebrate successes, and document key achievements in line with school policies.
5. Contribute to Well-being: Be part of a team that prioritises student welfare, contributing to a positive and inclusive school culture that promotes well-being and safety.
Ideal Candidate:
Here they believe that compassion and commitment are as important as experience. Whether you're an experienced teaching assistant or new to the role, if you're passionate about helping children with special needs, they'd love to hear from you.
Qualifications:
6. Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or willingness to work towards this)
7. GCSE English and Maths, grade C (or 4) or above
Preferred Experience:
8. Experience working with children with SEN, including autism, ADHD, and PMLD
9. Familiarity with safeguarding principles and child protection procedures
10. Ability to manage behaviour positively and adaptively, supporting children with different learning styles and needs
11. Previous experience in an educational or child-centred setting is preferred but not essential
Why Join Them?
They value their staff as much as they value their students. They offer a range of benefits to support your professional and personal development:
12. Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme
13. Perkbox discounts at major retailers
14. Employee assistance program for well-being and mental health support
15. Car lease scheme
16. Fully funded training and professional development opportunities
17. Bike to work scheme
18. Health cashback plan - claim back expenses on dental, optical, and physiotherapy services
Join This Team!
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people, this School is the perfect place for you.
Start your journey today and help shape the future for students at this school.
SEN Teaching Assistant Position Available - Start ASAP
Location: Near Dorking, Surrey
Hourly Rate: £12.00 - £13.50
Annual Salary Range: £21,216 - £23,868 (Equivalent to £24,960 - £28,080 FTE) ...
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week), Term-Time Only
About The School:
At this renowned sen School near Dorking, they are dedicated to providing an enriching and supportive environment for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The school is a place where students with a range of learning needs, including autism, ADHD, and SLD/PMLD, are given the individual care and support they need to thrive. The team of passionate educators and specialists work together to help students overcome challenges and achieve their fullest potential, both academically and personally.
Role Overview:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the educational journey of students with a variety of learning needs. Your work will be centred on providing personal support, ensuring students feel safe, encouraged, and engaged in their learning. Working closely with teachers and the wider school team, you will help create an environment where each child can succeed at their own pace.
Key Responsibilities:
19. Support Students' Learning: Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning activities designed to engage and inspire students with different needs and abilities.
20. Nurture Positive Relationships: Build trusting, supportive relationships with students, ensuring they feel secure, valued, and able to express themselves.
21. Assist with Daily Lessons: Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students, explaining tasks, offering encouragement, and fostering independence.
22. Track Progress: Help monitor student progress, celebrate successes, and document key achievements in line with school policies.
23. Contribute to Well-being: Be part of a team that prioritises student welfare, contributing to a positive and inclusive school culture that promotes well-being and safety.
Ideal Candidate:
Here they believe that compassion and commitment are as important as experience. Whether you're an experienced teaching assistant or new to the role, if you're passionate about helping children with special needs, they'd love to hear from you.
Qualifications:
24. Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or willingness to work towards this)
25. GCSE English and Maths, grade C (or 4) or above
Preferred Experience:
26. Experience working with children with SEN, including autism, ADHD, and PMLD
27. Familiarity with safeguarding principles and child protection procedures
28. Ability to manage behaviour positively and adaptively, supporting children with different learning styles and needs
29. Previous experience in an educational or child-centred setting is preferred but not essential
Why Join Them?
They value their staff as much as they value their students. They offer a range of benefits to support your professional and personal development:
30. Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme
31. Perkbox discounts at major retailers
32. Employee assistance program for well-being and mental health support
33. Car lease scheme
34. Fully funded training and professional development opportunities
35. Bike to work scheme
36. Health cashback plan - claim back expenses on dental, optical, and physiotherapy services
Join This Team!
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people, this School is the perfect place for you.
Start your journey today and help shape the future for students at this school.
37. experience
Teaching
38. skills
ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience
39. qualifications
HLTA,HLTA
40. education
college