SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team and support students with complex needs and autism.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the educational and personal development of children with complex needs and autism. You will work closely with the classroom teacher and other Teaching Assistants to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment. We have a number of vacancies in both primary and secondary schools to start immediately, as well as in September.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the planning and delivery of individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to each student's needs.

Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, both in and out of the classroom.

Implement strategies to support students with autism and other complex needs, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Foster positive relationships with students, helping to build their confidence and independence.

Monitor and record student progress, reporting to teachers and parents as needed.

Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other staff to ensure a cohesive approach to student care.

Support students with personal care, if required.

Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

The ideal candidate for this Teaching Assistant role will have:

A genuine passion for working with children with Special Educational Needs, particularly those with complex needs and autism.

Relevant qualifications, such as a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools, or equivalent.

Experience working with children with autism and complex needs in an educational setting.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to promoting the welfare of the children

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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