Teaching Assistant; SEN

Overview

Are you a skilled, resilient, and caring teaching assistant? We re looking for someone exceptional, ready to make a significant impact on the lives of remarkable youth.

The institution boasts a vibrant and supportive atmosphere, sustained by a large and committed staff of around 300 individuals. We are looking for a dedicated professional to join this established Special Educational Needs (SEN) School team.

To take responsibility for teaching assistance in order to help promote effective teaching and learning for these students.

• To have a good working knowledge and understanding of all school policies
• To provide teaching assistance to the teacher as defined according to weekly/daily/sessional planning of the teacher
• To provide group and/or individual activities, planned by the teacher
• To support the general well being of students within the structure of the school
• To liaise with teachers, care staff, and parents creating an effective team sharing knowledge and information
• To play a leading role in the management of resources within the designated teaching area
• To monitor and evaluate students  learning under the guidance of the teacher
• To assist teachers in the use of relevant management strategies to ensure a purposeful environment for teaching and learning to take place
• Within the framework of general awareness of student s safety and welfare and the school s ethos, values and attitudes
• To supervise students in general movement about the school in the classroom or other locations, including Work Experience placements, during toileting, in dining rooms and play areas

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"We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment".

• Non Teaching experience
• Empathy
• Experience in administering medication
• Experience in managing challenging behaviour
• Experience with autism spectrum disorders
• Experience with learning difficulties
• Experience with social, emotional, and mental health