SEN Teaching Assistant — Swindon - SN3
Full-Time
September Start
The Role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and support a child with additional needs. Your focus will be on helping them access the curriculum, engage in meaningful activities both indoors and outdoors, and thrive socially and academically.
This is a full-time position, continuing until the end of the academic year, with the potential for extension in the new school year.
The Ideal Candidate
We\'re looking for someone who is:
* Patient, empathetic, and adaptable, with the ability to respond to the child\'s evolving needs.
* Able to build a trusting and consistent relationship with the child.
* Confidence in following the teacher\'s lesson plan and ensuring tasks are completed successfully.
* Comfortable preparing the child for transitions and changes in routine.
* Committed to helping the child feel safe, supported, and included in the classroom environment
Your Responsibilities
* Supporting the teacher in delivering inclusive activities both inside and outside the classroom.
* Creating a calm and comfortable learning space for the child.
* Encouraging the child\'s social and emotional development.
* Using clear, concise, and literal communication.
* Providing a predictable routine to help reduce anxiety.
* Proactively preparing the child for any changes in the school day.
Working with Long-term Teachers
We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.
LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.
Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.
We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.
In addition you will receive:
* Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
* Permanent job roles
* Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
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