SEN Teaching Assistant
Do you have experience working with vulnerable people or do you have a passion for helping others? Have you had a career in caring for others?
Are you looking for a new role supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a school based in Thornbury. We are seeking candidates who are confident and experienced working with complex educational, medical and behavioural needs. The appropriate candidate will be able to implement varied behaviour management strategies, be nurturing and empathetic when working in this setting.
The school caters for learners aged 2 – 19 who have severe learning disabilities (SLD) or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). In addition, learners may have autistic spectrum conditions, hearing / visual impairments or physical disabilities.
The school boosts a range of up to date facilities such as:
- Spacious classrooms, with a separate small workroom. Each classroom has ceiling hoists.
- Wide corridors, lifts and secure doors
- Outdoor learning areas
- Sensory studios
- Secure play areas
- Sensory diet area
- Swimming/Hydrotherapy pool
- Life skills room
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Supervise pupils with SEND and ALN, ensuring their safety and ability to access learning activities and understand the information presented.
- Build a trusting relationship with all pupils and communicate according to their understanding.
- Promote inclusion and acceptance, support diversity and ensure pupils have equal access to learning and development.
- Undertake administrative tasks as needed.
- Under the guidance of teaching staff, provide feedback to pupils, parents and carers about their progress, achievements and any problems that may have arisen.
- Promote good behaviour and encourage pupils to take accountability for their actions.
- Support the pupils with computer technology to access learning activities and assist them to develop competent usage.
- Prepare, maintain, and use learning resources and assist pupils to use them.
- Assist with pupil supervision, including before and after school and in break times.
- Assist with the supervision of pupils alongside other support staff during a class teachers’ absence.
We can offer you:
- A consultative relationship with a dedicated consultant who will actively represent you.
- A good length of full-time work in a good school with potential for further opportunities
- Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy - Your Continuous Professional Development
- Pay - Weekly pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility and availability.
- myTP - Digital services that make your work admin and communication simple.
- WEEKLY PAY and do not use Umbrella companies to process your payment.
If you’re interested or would like to know more, please apply with an up-to-date version of your CV!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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