Teaching Personnel

SEN Teaching Assistant

Click Here to Apply

Job Location

Wall, United Kingdom

Job Description

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

Location: Lichfield

Hours: Monday to Friday (8:30am to 3:30pm)

Contract: Temporary (possibility of going permanent)

Experience: Social, Emotial and mental health experience desirable

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Are you looking for a rewarding role helping individuals with SEN on their educational journey?

Teaching Personnel are seeking experienced Teaching Assistants for an inclusive and dynamic SEN school in Lichfield. The OFSTED rated 'Outsatnding' school serves secondary-age students (ages 11–19) with a range of special educational needs, including moderate and severe learning difficulties, communication challenges, and additional sensory, social, and emotional needs. Each student has an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), and our educational environment is tailored to support their growth toward independence, self-confidence, and academic achievements.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Learning and Development: Assist in the delivery of individualized education plans and adaptive curriculum pathways that include academic, vocational, and life skills education.
Encouraging Personal Growth: Help students achieve personal goals, both small and large, such as social interaction, daily routines, and academic milestones.
Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other staff to create a nurturing and structured environment that meets the needs of each student.
Positive Engagement: Foster students' readiness and willingness to learn through interactive and engaging activities.
Behavioral Support: Apply proactive and positive behavioral strategies to support students in managing social, emotional, and sensory needs.
We are looking for candidates who are passionate about working with young people with special educational needs and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Preferred qualifications include:

Prior experience in a special education or SEN support role
Strong communication and teamwork skills
An understanding of, or willingness to learn, strategies for assisting students with SEND
Must have an enhanced child DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)
If you are interested in applying this role, please attach a copy of your CV!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

Location: Wall, GB

Posted Date: 11/27/2024
Click Here to Apply
View More Teaching Personnel Jobs

Contact Information

Contact Human Resources
Teaching Personnel

Posted

November 27, 2024
UID: 4926042869

AboutJobs.com does not guarantee the validity or accuracy of the job information posted in this database. It is the job seeker's responsibility to independently review all posting companies, contracts and job offers.