We are looking for talented and dedicated Specialist Teaching Assistants, to start in September, who have a passion for helping young people with additional needs. The role is to support either Primary or Secondary aged pupils in the classroom while the teacher delivers creative and dynamic lessons tailored to each pupils learning needs.
We are looking for Specialists Teaching Assistants who have experience of working with young people or adults with disabilities. You will evaluate the needs of the pupils and offer emotional and physical support to partake in lesson activities. You will be working with a group of other professionals such as Educators, Healthcare professionals, social workers and specialist providers such as speech and language therapists and OTs to name a few.
A specialist school day is an energetic day with activities tailored to help develop the pupils independence, motor skills, cognitive skills and numeracy and literacy. Each pupil will have an EHCP and educational goals for them to achieve throughout the year. You will be involved in Sensory Lessons, Soft play, outdoor activities, swimming and classroom based activities. The specialist school also takes day trips to local areas and attractions.
As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely with the other classroom support workers and the teacher to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the pupils. The team is supportive and work well together. The school offers fantastic facilities and a modern environment for the pupils.
School hours are 8.30 – 3.30 – Monday to Friday during term time. We have a position for a part time worker and also a full time worker – part time can be 2-3 days a week and flexible. Full time 5 days a week. The ideal person for the position:
* Has experience with young people or adults with additionalneeds
* Is passionate about helping young people and offers a consistent and calm approach to supporting them
* Is a great communicator to be able to communicate effectively with pupils and the staffing team
* Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
* Could have a care or support worker qualification
If you are interested in this position or others similar please send an up to date copy of your CV.
We will offer training and support in the position, everyone who works for us is required to complete Safeguarding Training. When you become part of the Sense team we are here to support you with your career. If you are interested in this position then please apply with an up to date CV and we will be in touch. You can find our more about us atwww.senseeducation.co.uk
Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis.
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