Teaching Assistant role
An SEN school in Chislehurst are looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant to join their team.
1. Small class sizes
2. On The Job Training
3. Friendly well run school
4. In class support
5. Chislehurst location
The Teaching Assistant Job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant to work with students with a diagnosis of autism and some with more complex needs. 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 be happy to hear from you!
The successful Teaching Assistant applicant will be given an exciting opportunity to work as a part of a fantastic school in Chislehurst where your energy and experience will be valued as you play an important part working each day towards the schools aim to meet the varied needs of its students.
As a teaching assistant you will enjoy a high degree of job satisfaction as you have the opportunity to apply your skills to working with secondary school students who need support building their independence and life skills. Students will participate in an adapted curriculum to suit their learning needs.
The School
6. Based in Chislehurst this fantastic school is a friendly and well respected in the local community with students across the school ages 4-19 supporting students with a diagnosis of autism, including complex needs.
7. Support and training offered every week to further develop your knowledge and skills as an SEN teaching assistant for children with varied needs.
8. You will be working with skilled SEN Teachers and Teaching Assistant's in a classroom environment
The Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
9. Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
10. Promote pupil's independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
11. Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
12. Support with planning, preparation and resourcing for lessons
13. Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
14. Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures
15. Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
The Teaching Assistant Applicant
16. Enjoyment of working with young people
17. Will have experience working with students with with various SEN needs
18. Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
19. A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils
20. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
21. Commitment to safeguarding pupil's well-being and equality
22. The ability to remain calm in stressful situations