Overview
Join to apply for the Teaching Assistant - SEN role at ASPIRE PEOPLE LIMITED. The school supports an independent SEN setting in Royston, Hertfordshire (SG8). The position is full-time, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm, term-time only.
Responsibilities
* Support students' learning, development, and progress across all areas of the curriculum in a variety of settings (classroom, local environment, and community).
* Assist students with a range of needs including PMLD, SLD, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, physical and sensory impairments, and complex medical needs to achieve educational and personal goals.
* Participate in physical interventions when needed (behaviour that challenges; managing transitions; de-escalation).
* Support students with sensory needs by helping manage sensory overload, using space, resources, a calm environment, or break-out sensory areas.
* Promote emotional wellbeing by supporting self-esteem, anxiety reduction, and confidence building.
* Assist with behaviour management by maintaining high expectations, intervening during challenging behaviours, and keeping records of behaviour/incidents.
* After a successful trial period, TA positions may convert to permanent contracts with a two-week induction course covering Makaton, sensory tools, risk assessment management, PRICE training, Lego therapy, and more.
About Aspire People
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
Role Details
* Seniority level Not Applicable
* Employment type Full-time
* Job function Education and Training
* Industries Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
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