Specialist Teaching Assistant
- Special Needs
- Cambridgeshire
- Full Time
Job description
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Position: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: The school (SG8 postcode) is accessible by car from Royston, Buntingford, Letchworth, North London and surrounding areas.
Employment Type: Temporary to Permanent - after a successful period, all candidates will be offered the opportunity to become permanent by the head teacher.
Salary: £85 - £105 Per Day (depending on experience)
Hours: 8:30am – 16:30pm, Monday – Friday. Due to the needs of the young people, there is no flexibility for part-time staff members.
We are currently seeking several full-time Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants to join our team and support students in SEN Schools located in Meldreth (Hertfordshire) and the surrounding areas. Please see below for further details.
Our client schools cater to students aged 5-19 with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Senior Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Teachers to prepare resources that meet the individual learning objectives of assigned students.
- Provide 1:1 support, under the supervision of the class Teacher, for skills-based learning.
- Track and report on student progress using evidence-based methods, in collaboration with the class Teacher.
- Be trained in manual handling and facilitating personal care for students who live with physical disabilities; with the support from the students key worker.
- Facilitate student learning by understanding their goals and targets, encouraging the practise of new skills, and promoting independence.
- Provide comprehensive support to ensure the well-being and engagement of students in learning.
- Adhere to Safeguarding policies and procedures to maintain a safe learning environment.
Requirements:
- Minimum GCSE qualifications in English and Maths.
- Previous experience in a similar role within an educational setting is preferred but not required. This role includes additional responsibilities beyond those of a Teaching Assistant.
- A genuine want and desire to work with children within the education sector.
- All Teaching Assistants need to be flexible and willing to work with the whole school cohort to support and manage the day-day running of the school.
- Proactive mindset to take initiative, successful Teaching Assistants hit the ground running and can use their own initiative without needing too much guidance to engage with their students.
- Strong organisational skills to manage tasks efficiently.
- Prioritisation skills to handle multiple responsibilities.
If you feel this is the right role for you, please submit your CV today!
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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