SEND Teaching Assistant

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Royston, Cambridgeshire Contract Type: Full time Year Groups: Mixed Primary and Secondary Salary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (£20,941.63 - £22,834.95 actual salary) depending on experience and qualifications Hours: Full time - 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time only We are working with an independent Special day school which provides a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 who have a range of MLD and SLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach. Many of the students have complex medical needs and sensory/ physical impairments. The students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and difficulty with transitions which is often demonstrative through their behaviours. The Role: As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in our school community. Your responsibilities will include: -Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the community -Help young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals -Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect -Place an emphasis on support and empowerment of young people -Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues; the values of Aurora and demonstrate these in all aspects of the role -Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role -The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines Qualifications and Experience: We are looking for candidates who possess: -Level 2 TA qualification would be ideal -Previous experience working or volunteering with children, especially those with SEND -A caring and empathetic nature -Strong communication and teamwork skills -A willingness to learn and adapt to the unique needs of our students Benefits: -Being part of an accredited highly skilled specialist team -Being part of a growing team with shared values and vision -Opportunities for meaningful career development -Fully funded training and qualifications -Life assurance -Pension plan -Perk Box- offering high street discounts -Employee assistance programme -Bike to work scheme -Car lease scheme Please click ‘apply now’ or call the Cambridgeshire team of Simply Education. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new role within education, please still contact your local consultant the Cambridgeshire office for a confidential discussion on your career and the different opportunities that are available. · All candidates who register with Simply Education will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the Update Service. · All candidates are required to complete a Safeguarding course or provide a certificate dated within the last three years. · All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks