Posted: 3 June
The role
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SEND Teaching Assistant
Job Types: Full-time, PermanentWe are looking for an energetic, inspiring teaching assistant for our successful and established attachment and trauma specialist school.
About us:
Abigail's Place is a small Ofsted registered independent special school for pupils aged 5-17 years, who because of early life experiences demonstrate behaviours that challenge adults. Many of our children have been out of education or had many failed school placements. We are an attachment focused, trauma informed, adult led environment. We want the absolute best for the children and young people in our care.
What can you expect?
A caring and supportive school community, we like fun, but we also like hard work!A dedicated staff team committed to achieving high standards for our children and young people.PensionExcellent CPD and training opportunitiesA homely environmentHolistic approach to educationTraining opportunitiesCareer developmentWhat is required:
For this role, you will:
Have experience at working with children SEMHDemonstrate the ability to work in an adult led environment whilst also being able to nurture and care.Be able to think outside of the boxProvide the highest quality of education, care, and preparation for life for all students in the school.Contribute to raising standards of student attainment and behaviourHave previous experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN) particularly behaviours that challengeWorking knowledge of Safeguarding & Child Protection ProceduresHave the ability to have fun and play.Understand the importance of sensory needs, structure and predictabilityBe able to work independentlyBe able to follow lessons/interventions set be a teacher.Desirable
We are also seeking candidates that have previous experience and a passion for any of the following subjects: PSHE, Horticulture, Home Cooking, Animal Skills/Land Management, Arts, Woodwork. Speech and LanguageTeam Teach or other positive handling experienceWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS.
Safeguarding Statement
Abigail's Place is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
