1:1 Teaching Assistant - SEN

SEN 1.1 TEACHING ASSISTANT Job Description: SMART Education are looking for an experienced Teaching assistant to work within an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school in Worcester, starting from the 4th September 2024. The school requires a teaching assistant with prior experience and knowledge in supporting pupils with additional needs to provide one-on-one support to a student joining their Reception class in the upcoming academic year. The teaching assistant must have prior experience supporting students with additional needs, as the pupil needing one-on-one support is nonverbal and currently undergoing an Autism diagnosis. The school prefers candidates who have previously worked with young children facing similar challenges, ensuring that the new team member can confidently meet the pupil's needs and provide enriching experiences tailored to their abilities and challenges. This position is the commence from the 4th September 2024, on a part time basis to begin with, working afternoons each day of the week. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or any other positions available, then please contact Heather at Smart Education. Responsibilities: Provide individualise support with your assigned pupil, ensuring their individual educational and developmental needs are met. You will modify and adapt learning materials and resources to suit the pupils specific learning style and needs. You will implement and follow behaviour management strategies tailored to the pupils needs, promoting a positive and conducive learning environment. Utilise appropriate communication methods, including non-verbal communication tools, to interact effectively with your assigned pupil. You will monitor and record the pupils progress, providing regular feedback to teachers, parents, SENCO & outside agencies who provide support for the pupil and family. Support the implementation of the pupils individualised education plan or any other personalised learning plans. Aid with personal care tasks, to ensure the pupils comfort and well-being. Always ensure the pupils safety, supervising them during classroom activities, breaks and any other school events.  Why work with Smart Education? You are guaranteed a professional and efficient service from our very experienced and approachable consultants. At SMART EDUCATION exceeding your expectations is our priority. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or any other positions available, then please contact Heather at Smart Education. I look forward to hearing from you! Requirements: Level 2 or 3 teaching assistant/ childcare learning and development – applicants lacking the relevant qualification will not be considered. At least 6+ Month’s experience within the Primary School setting environment - applicants lacking the required experience will not be considered. Experience supporting pupils with additional needs. DBS on the update service (we can process one for you) Safeguarding trained (we offer free CPD) Prevent trained (we offer free CPD) Classroom TA / LSA / 1:1 experience SEN experience/ knowledge/ additional CPDSalary: £85.00+ a day Hours: Monday and Friday (afternoons, part time) Duration: September 2-24 onwards Location: Worcester, West Midlands, United Kingdom Interview Dates: ASAP Start Date: ASAP Contact: Heather Gordon at SMART Education SMART Education recruits into Teaching Jobs in Birmingham and across the West Midlands, and into Home Tutor jobs across the UK