SEN Teaching Assistant
This role is ideal if you have career aspirations in the field of teaching, psychology, socioloigy, social work, probation services, care or if you simply love working with children.
This inspiring school are committed in helping pupils develop thier skills, understanding and confidence in order to reach their full potential and live happy independant lives. The independant school specialises in teaching those diagnosed with autism within Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form pupils, aged 4 to 19.
They have a highly specialised approach to meet each pupil's individual and autism specific needs within the social setting of a school. Each pupil has individualised programmes throughout the school day based on Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Benefits of working as an SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Comprehensive Training and Development.
- Generous Holiday Allowance, work in term time only.
- Career Progression for psychology, teaching, criminology and care.
- Opportunity to work alongside and learn from a multidisciplinary team, including Speech and Language Therapist, Senior Behavioural Analyst and Occupational Therapy.
- Car sharing schemes.
Responsibilities of an SEN Teaching Assistant include:
- Providing one-on-one support to students and in group sessions by following thier individual targets.
- Working alongside teachers and other support staff.
- Creating a safe and supportive classroom atmosphere and environment.
- Encouraging positive social interactions and emotional regulation to.
- Prepare your resources and plan for your sessions so you can deliver a smooth lesson focusing on communication and life skills using Applied Behavioural Analysis.
- Provide behavioural management support to help reduce behaviours.
- Track and log pupil progress throughout the day collaborating with the team if targets need to be adjusted.
Requirements of an SEN Teaching Assistant include:
- Experience and desire to work with children with special educational needs.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- Proactive approach.
Interviews are commencing immediately, apply today to ensure you do NOT miss out!
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