Teaching Assistant SEN

Are You a Special Needs Teaching Assistant Ready for a Rewarding Role?

We're seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a leading specialist provider of education for children and young adults with complex needs. This is a unique temporary-to-permanent opportunity where you can make a real difference in the lives of students aged 5-25 across two well-resourced sites.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be an integral part of a collaborative team, working alongside teachers and other support staff. Your primary goal will be to foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that caters to the individual needs of each student. You'll be actively involved in:

• Delivering engaging lessons: Assisting teachers in bringing lessons to life.
• Providing individualized support: Tailoring your approach to meet diverse learning needs.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies: Helping to create a calm and productive classroom.
• Creating a positive environment: Contributing to a welcoming and encouraging space for all students.
• Collaborating on Individual Education Plans (IEPs): Working with professionals to develop and implement personalized learning strategies.
• Supporting personal care needs: Assisting students with their personal care as required.
• Professional Development: Participating in team meetings and opportunities to enhance your skills.

What We're Looking For

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Experience working with children or young adults with special educational needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating to achieve the best outcomes for students.
• Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude - essential qualities when supporting diverse learners.
• A strong commitment to inclusive education.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding procedures.

While not essential, relevant qualifications or experience, and experience working with a range of ages (5-25) are highly desirable. Your flexibility and adaptability to meet the varied needs of learners will also be key.

Ready to Make a Difference?

This temporary-to-permanent position offers a 12-week initial period (excluding holidays), providing a fantastic opportunity to integrate into the team and demonstrate your impact. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

If you're a compassionate and skilled Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can truly empower young people, we encourage you to apply today!