Do you have experience working in the care sector? Do you thrive in making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you have a passion to work with children?
A career in a Special Education Needs school might just be for you!
Tara Professional are working on multiple roles for a Shropshire SEN school.
The children and young people are aged 2 to 19 and have a range of learning difficulties. These include moderate, severe, complex, and profound learning difficulties, those with autism, complex medical conditions, and physical and mobility difficulties. A number of the young people present behavioral difficulties arising from their condition; many have communication difficulties.
What is the purpose of the role?
The purpose of this role is to assist in interactive learning, promote personal development, and ensure that the curriculum is achieved for the best possible outcome for the students within the academy. Under the instruction and guidance of the teaching staff, health staff, and other professionals, you will undertake educational activities and attend to the education, personal, and social needs of the students in order to support their learning and development and ensure their safety.
Skills Required:
1. Ability to build good relationships with children, teachers, and parents
2. Ability to cope with challenging behaviors
3. Encourage engagement and inclusion
4. Ability to think in a solution-focused way
5. Strive for quality best practice
You should be an enthusiastic and committed professional who is flexible and reliable, able to work on your own initiative, with the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels.
Person Specification:
Essential:
1. Previous experience either working with Special Educational Needs or within the care sector.
2. GCSE grades 9-4 (A - C) in English and Maths
3. Motivated
4. Punctual
5. Ability to meet the physical demands of the post
Desirable:
1. NVQ level 2 Teaching Assistant or Level 2 in Health and Social Care
2. Experience in working in an education environment
3. Makaton
4. Moving & Handling trained
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