Location: Plymouth, Devon
Pay: £85-£90 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (with potential for permanent)
Overview:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant with outreach responsibilities to join our dynamic team at a specialist SEN school in Plymouth. This role is focused on supporting primary-aged students (ages 4-11) with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), speech and language difficulties, learning disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
In this rewarding role, you will support students in the classroom and assist with outreach work in the local community, helping to foster their development in real-world settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Classroom Support: Work closely with class teachers to support the learning and development of primary-aged students, adapting activities to meet the unique needs of each child.
- 1:1 and Group Support: Provide focused 1:1 support for students with specific needs, as well as small group interventions, ensuring all children can access the curriculum.
- Outreach: Participate in and lead outreach activities, including community visits and off-site learning experiences, helping children apply their learning and social skills in different settings.
- Collaborative Communication: Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure holistic support for each student’s academic and emotional development.
- Behaviour Management: Use positive behaviour support strategies to manage and encourage appropriate behaviour in line with the school’s policy, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
- Emotional and Pastoral Support: Provide emotional support for students, helping them develop resilience, self-regulation, and coping strategies for the challenges they face.
- Tailored Learning: Assist in the development of personalised learning plans (EHCPs), working alongside teachers and SEN coordinators to ensure each child’s specific needs are met.
- Monitoring Progress: Observe and record children’s academic and personal progress, providing feedback to teachers, SEN coordinators, and families to ensure continued development.
Person Specification:
- Experience: Previous experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly in a primary school setting, is essential. Experience with outreach or community-based activities is advantageous.
- Passion for SEN: A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children with a range of SEN and a willingness to adapt to their varying needs.
- Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with pupils, teachers, parents, and external agencies.
- Team Player: Ability to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive and individualised support for students.
- Driving Licence: A full, clean UK driving licence is required, as the role will involve some community outreach activities.
- Qualifications: A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent SEN training, is desirable but not essential.
Benefits:
- Competitive daily pay of £85-£90.
- Opportunities for professional development and specialist SEN training.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with SEN, both in school and in the local community.
- A supportive working environment with a strong emphasis on staff well-being.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting young children with special educational needs and excited by the opportunity to work in an outreach role, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role.
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.
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