Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Role Overview:
Looking for a role where you can make a real impact on children with special educational needs? Our client is seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their outstanding school, supporting students aged 5-19 with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, PMLD, and Epilepsy.
This school values its staff, offering a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a strong focus on work-life balance. When the staff thrive, so do the students!
Working Hours:- Term-time only: 39 weeks per year
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am - 3:45 pm (early finish)
- Support students with complex learning needs in both academic and personal development.
- Assist teaching staff in planning and delivering customized lessons and activities.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
- Implement individualized education plans, behavior, and personal care strategies.
- Occasionally assist with personal care and medication administration (training provided).
- Previous experience in education and/or care settings is desirable.
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
- Effective communication skills with young people with learning disabilities.
- Proficiency in ICT and ability to work well in a team.
- Passionate about providing opportunities for children and young people to "live life to the full."
- Experienced in roles such as Tutor, Teacher, Learning Instructor, SEN Teaching Assistant, or Learning Assistant.
How to Apply: If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
Disclaimer:
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work.This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.