Zest Education is currently seeking dedicated teaching assistants to work within a special educational needs school located in Burton-on-Trent.
As a teaching assistant in this school, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children aged 6-17 with Autism (ASC) and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Your role will involve working closely with students, both individually and in small groups, providing support in all areas of the curriculum.
To be considered for this position, previous experience in supporting individuals with special educational needs is essential. Your expertise and understanding of the unique challenges faced by SEN students will enable you to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
This vibrant school is committed to providing exceptional facilities for both its students and staff. You will have access to state-of-the-art resources that will facilitate engaging and interactive learning experiences. Additionally, as the school caters to a variety of ages, from primary to secondary, you may be required to work with students across different age groups.
One of the key responsibilities of a teaching assistant in this role is to implement positive behaviour management strategies. Your calm and patient approach will help de-escalate any challenges that may arise, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss.
If you are interested in this temporary position or want to find out more, contact Steph at Zest Education or click 'apply for job' to submit your details.
Zest Education are an REC audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: Recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years, teaching within a school teaching the British Curriculum).
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