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SEN Teaching Assistant - Year 2
Fixed term contract for this academic year (extension possible pending funding)
The post is for 30 hours per week (8:30 – 3:30 Monday to Friday) term time only.
Veritas Range 4
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We're looking for a individual to join our dynamic team as a SEN Teaching Assistant. This post is intially based in Year 2.
About Us: Our school is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for children with SEN needs. We believe in inclusive education, tailored to meet the unique requirements of each student, fostering their growth and development in both academic and personal domains.
Responsibilities:
Provide one-to-one support or small group interventions to students with SEN needs.
1. Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging and adapted lessons based on a child’s personalised plan
2. Foster positive relationships with children, promoting their social and emotional well-being.
3. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement personalised plans.
4. Create a safe and supportive learning environment conducive to the diverse needs of our students.
5. Support children with intimate care needs alongside your team members.
Requirements:
6. Experience working with children with SEN needs
7. A patient, empathetic, and compassionate approach to supporting students.
8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Ability to adapt to the dynamic needs of the classroom environment.
10. Qualifications skills such as proficiency in Makaton or experience working with students with specific disabilities; autism, ADHD, dyslexia, physical disabilities, speech/language needs, SEMH needs
11. Commitment to support intimate care needs of children alongside other team members
12. Knowledge of child development, ideally experience of EYFS
Visits to the school are welcome, please call the school office on 01227 760084