Job Description
* Location: Leicester
* Start Date: ASAP
* Full-Time & long-term role (term time only)
* Working hours: 8.30am-4pm
Hays is in partnership with an Ofsted 'Good' Sixth Form College located in Leicester. They are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with a range of additional learning needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH difficulties.Your role:
* Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with a range of special educational needs, including Autism, ADHD and social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
* Work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored interventions.
* Use creativity, patience, and empathy to help students build confidence and independence.
* Foster positive relationships and help create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
What you'll need to succeed:
* Experience working with children and/or young people with SEN, particularly SEMH, ASD, and ADHD (in an educational setting)
* Resilience, empathy, and adaptability to meet diverse needs.
* Able to use initiative and be proactive
* Strong at building trust and relationships with young people
* An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
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