SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant SEN School Merton A SEN school in the Borough of Merton are looking to recruit SEN Teaching Assistants. The school p rovides good quality teaching and therapy spaces for students in KS2, KS3 and KS4 who have autism. This includes acoustic treatment to provide a calm, therapeutic environment. The school offers a pathway for GCSEs and provides for children with ASD with higher functioningand speech and language difficulties. Onsite speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, CAMHS, music therapy, Lego therapy, art therapy and counselling are an integral part of the provision. Students in KS2 and KS3 have access to a broad curriculum on offer, including the core subjects of English, Maths and Science as well as a wide range of specialist subject areas delivered in purpose built classrooms. As students enter Key Stage 4 they have the opportunity to take GCSEs and / or Entry Level courses, and a range of other qualifications according to their needs and abilities. Programmes are devised to work on building the skills students need to go on to further study or employment. The school has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere created by its totally dedicated, highly professional and caring staff, which you will join as a SEN Teaching Assistant. If this SEN Teaching Assistant role sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please read on to find out more information! SEN Teaching Assistant SEN Teaching Assistant Working in a SEN school Supporting students from Year 5 Year 11 Working with students with high functioning Autism and speech and language difficulties A strong academic background GCSEs, A Levels, degree (ideal) Experience of or a real passion for working with children and students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) You must be able to work effectively within a team of specialist SEN teachers Patient and compassionate nature Adaptable and willing to get stuck into a role Willing to go above and beyond for students with SEN £90 - £110 per day (depending on experience) School Details SEN Teaching Assistant Provision for students with Autism, high functioning and speech and language difficulties Graded Good in most recent Ofsted Small class sizes (maximum 10 pupils) Highly specialist teaching and support staff Wide range of therapeutic interventions onsite Subject specific teachers Specialist facilities for IT, food technology and science Extensive extra-curricular opportunities Supportive and nurturing environment for students Bespoke curriculum which takes account of individual learning needs High staff morale and true dedication to the job Located in the borough of Merton Access by road (free onsite parking available) and rail If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity, trial days can be arranged immediately! We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity by sending your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant, if shortlisted. Please see our website page headed About and scroll to the bottom to see our Privacy Notice for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you. SEN Teaching Assistant SEN School Merton TPBN1_UKTJ