Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant - SEN Teaching Assistant
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 teaching assistants to join an ‘Outstanding Secondary School’ for students aged 11 to 19 with severe learning disabilities (SLD), profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). Some students may also have sensory or physical impairments or challenging behavior.
As a Teaching Assistant at this SEND school, you will support individuals and groups, assisting teaching staff. Your role involves using various resources to inspire understanding, focusing on early communication, interaction, and cognitive development.
Ideal candidates will have experience supporting pupils with special needs, personal experience, a background as a health care assistant/support worker, or mainstream experience supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis. Career Teachers offer free CPD accredited SEND-specific courses to upskill suitable candidates.
Contract: Long-term, 1-year
Requirements
* Patience and understanding
* Flexibility and adaptability
* Excellent communication skills
* Reliable attendance and punctuality
* Experience with PECS, Makaton, Intensive Interaction, Rapid Prompting Method, or other augmentative communication methods is advantageous but not essential
Responsibilities
* Ensure safeguarding of pupils
* Collaborate with staff to achieve the best outcomes
* Promote independence, well-being, and welfare of students
All rates include holiday pay. Benefits include free CPD, access to Skills Network, referral schemes, recognition programs, and discounts through the Affinity Extra portal.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant visa. The application process includes an interview, reference checks, and an Enhanced DBS disclosure. We respond to applications within three working days. Career Teachers is committed to safeguarding and equal treatment for all workers.
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