SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title:SEN Teaching AssistantLocation: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire borderSalary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (£20,941.63 - £22,834.95 actual salary), based on experience and qualificationsHours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time onlyAre you driven by a desire to support children and young people with additional needs? If you're committed to making a positive impact on their lives, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Child Residential Worker.Key Responsibilities:Provide day-to-day care and support for children and young people in a residential setting, helping them with daily routines.Assist individuals with PMLD, complex medical conditions, and autism in achieving their personal goals and promoting independence.Foster an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment that values equality and respect.Facilitate social and life skills development through activities and outings.Help with personal care and be involved in physical interventions when necessary.Ideal Candidate:We're looking for individuals who:Are compassionate and dedicated to helping children and young people with additional needs.Are proactive, patient, and committed to overcoming challenges.Enjoy working in a residential care setting and promoting emotional and social growth.Are creative thinkers and flexible problem-solvers.Are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.Have excellent communication skills, especially when working with young people with specific communication needs.Hold a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English (or equivalent).Are eager to undertake further qualifications, fully funded by us.Benefits:Join a skilled, accredited team in a supportive care environment.Excellent opportunities for career development, with fully funded training.Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme.Access to Perk Box for high street discounts.Employee assistance programme.Bike-to-work and car lease schemes.How to Apply:To apply, click here or reach out to [email protected] for more information.Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults.experienceTeachingskills121 teaching experience,ability to communicate with parents,ability to work well under pressure,able to inspire,be a role model,building rapport with children,career driven,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,excellent time management,FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,good sense of humour,high expectations,keen to contribute to the life of the school,key stage 3 experience,key stage 4 experience,key stage 5 experience,knowledge of A-level specification,knowledge of curriculum,knowledge of GCSE specification,knowledge of subject,motivated,partake in extra curricular activities,passion for education,SEN experience,set clear objectives,SIMS experience,sixth form experience,teaching assistant experience,team player,work well autonomously,years 7-11 experience