### SEN Teaching Assistants Urgently Required in Worthing, West Sussex
* *Location:** Worthing, West Sussex
* *Salary:** £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (£20,941.30 - £22,835.30 actual salary)
based on experience
* *Hours:** 40 hours per week - Term Time Only
* *About the School**
Join this Good rated school, beautifully located in the scenic seaside town
of Worthing. The school specialises in delivering exceptional education and
care for students aged 10-19 with complex needs, including Aspergers Syndrome
and Autism. They are currently seeking a Level 1-2 SEN Teaching Assistant to
join their dedicated team.
**Your Role**
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in the academic and
personal development of the students. You will support their learning and
well-being, helping them reach their full potential in a nurturing and secure
environment. Your responsibilities may include addressing care needs and
implementing positive behaviour management strategies, tailored to each
students unique requirements.
You will establish warm, supportive relationships with the pupils, fostering a
safe and engaging learning atmosphere. Encouraging independence and personal
growth, while maintaining high behavioural standards, is essential. You will
assist the class teacher in providing high-quality, challenging, and
differentiated educational experiences, enabling every student to excel.
* *Key Responsibilities:**
* Assist in planning and evaluating learning activities.
* Provide valuable feedback on student progress and achievement.
* Help monitor, assess, record, and report on pupils progress in line with school policies.
* Support positive behaviour and focus, adapting your approach as needed.
* Promote spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, and uphold British values within the PSHE framework.
* Foster students cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development, and spiritual well-being through a holistic curriculum.
* Flexibility and willingness to assist where needed in the dynamic SEN environment.
* *Skills and Qualifications:**
* Experience in an SEN role, either employed or voluntary.
* Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle (essential for student carpooling on a rota basis).
* Recognised Level 2 or higher qualification in Support Work for Teaching and Learning in Schools (desirable).
* GCSE Maths and English Level 2C or above (essential).
* Knowledge of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
* Experience with pupils with SEN or SEMHASD.
* A child-first approach, recognising and responding to each students individuality.
* Creativity and positivity in meeting pupils needs.
* *Benefits:**
* Full training and ongoing support.
* Life assurance and pension.
* Health cash back plan.
* Car lease scheme.
* Bike to work scheme.
* Perk box.
* Free parking.
Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks,
including an enhanced DBS check. This position is exempt from the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning they can ask candidates to
disclose all convictions and cautions (including those spent unless protected
under DBS filtering rules) to ensure suitability for working with children.
If youre passionate about enhancing the education and well-being of children
with complex needs, we invite you to apply and become part of this dedicated
team. Apply NOW or call Paul Hirchfield on 01293 527416 for more information.
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