SEN Teaching Assistant
Harrow, Northwest London
ASAP Start
Permanent (Employed directly by the school)
£26,000- £28,000 Per Annum
Forever Education is supporting a unique independent SEN group that provides therapeutic education for children and young people with special educational and neurodiverse learning needs. They are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to work closely with a student based in Harrow on a 1:1 basis on permanent basis to start ASAP. You will be required to travel into Barking once every 2 weeks to the main school in East London.
Does this sound like the SEN Teaching Assistant role for you? If so, please read on below to find out further information!
JOB DESCRIPTION
* To intensively support new students in working towards a ‘step down pathway’, of accessing 25 hours of community learning within the allocated timeframe agreed.
* Provide day-to-day support by ‘signposting’ to the appropriate members of the Teaching and Learning and the Clinical and Inclusion team for support.
* Attend weekly Referral and Integration meetings to provide regular updates on caseload of students on integration plans.
* To undertake induction of new students.
* Gather parent/carer and student’s views.
* Create individualised timetables in consultation with parent/carer/student.
* Identify venues for community-based learners, e.g., libraries, community centres.
* Liaise with the Teaching and Learning Team to complete baseline assessments.
* Ensuring that all paperwork is updated in a timely fashion – these may include assessment scoring, risk assessments and integration plan.
* To maintain awareness of and commitment to the Health and Safety needs of all those with whom there is contact with, including first and foremost the young people.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Minimum of one years’ experience of working directly with high risk and complex pupils in a recognised setting such as social work, youth work or education.
* Experience in taking a lead in behaviour management. Substantial experience of working with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, emotionally based School Avoidance (EBSA) and a working knowledge of best practice in supporting neurodiverse pupils.
* Clear understanding and knowledge of the National Curriculum, teaching, assessment and behaviour management strategies that facilitate effective learning and progress.
* Knowledge and experience of the importance of cultural identity to young people, child protection guidance and commitment to safeguarding pupils and staff.
SCHOOL DETAILS
* Graded ‘Outstanding’ in latest Ofsted report
* Modern & creative facilities throughout
* Good Public Transport Links
* Carpark onsite
If you are interested in this Sen Teaching Assistant opportunity, interviews & lesson observations can be arranged immediately
Apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunity by sending your CV to Katie at Forever Education You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)
Forever Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check