SEND Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

Pay From £85 per day

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Posted Tuesday 16th Apr 2024

Close Date Wednesday 1st May 2024 (closed)

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive educational environment? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join our dynamic team.

Position: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Location: Medway

Role Overview: As a SEN TA, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with special educational needs to achieve their full potential. Working closely with teachers and other support staff, you will provide individualised assistance and create a nurturing learning environment where every child feels valued and supported.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with special educational needs, including those with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, or physical disabilities.
• Assist students with academic tasks, sensory activities, social skills development, and behavior management strategies.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to adapt curriculum materials and instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) under the guidance of the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator).
• Foster positive relationships with students, promoting their self-esteem, independence, and emotional well-being.

If you have experience as a Teaching or Learning Support Assistant in mainstream and feel a move to Special Eductaional Needs provision is something you would be interested in, please do get in touch ASAP.

Equally, if you have a background in health care, fostering or nursing, your transferable skills are wonderful - maybe this is the career change you have been waiting for...?  We have roles avaialbe working with children and young people with physical disabilities as well as ASD.