Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Torton, Kidderminster
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Pay: £12.37 - £13.49 per hour (£22,102.72 - £24,103.93 actual annual salary)
Start Date: As soon as possible
About The Trust
The SEN Trust is a leading provider of education and care for children, young people, and adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They are passionate about creating environments where every learner can thrive.
The School
Set within 20 acres of stunning countryside, this SEN school is a growing specialist SEMH school that supports students aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs, often linked to autism and challenging behaviours. They are a nurturing, forward-thinking team, committed to offering meaningful learning pathways that prepare our young people for positive futures.
As they celebrate their first year of operation, they are expanding their team to meet the evolving needs of our students.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting our students' academic, emotional and social development. Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will help deliver a rich, engaging curriculum tailored to individual needs.
Your duties will include:
Supporting students with learning, behaviour and care needs
Helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
Encouraging independence, resilience and self-esteem in pupils
Assisting in delivering tailored lessons and activities
Promoting high standards of behaviour and safeguarding at all timesThis is a hands-on, highly rewarding role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference.
What The School Are Looking For
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) - essential
Working towards or holding a Level 2 qualification in supporting teaching/learning - desirable
Some experience working with students with SEMH needs or additional challenges
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Positive, flexible and child-centred approach
Full UK driving licence - requiredReady to Apply?
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