SEN Teaching Assistant

Overview

Location:
Horsham
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our specialist SEN school in Horsham
. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with special educational needs.

As a Learning Support Worker, you will work closely with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team to support pupils with a range of needs, including ASD, communication difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will help create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment that enables every pupil to thrive.

• Working as directed by the Classroom Teachers and Senior Leadership Team.
• Understand how a pupil's learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development and understand the stages of child development.
• Make effective and efficient use of ICT for classroom and management support.
• Provide support and encouragement to children and young people.
• Challenge and motivate pupils, promote and reinforce self-esteem.
• Participate in the marking of pupils' work and accurately record achievement/progress.
• Encourage children to value their experiences and knowledge.
• Be familiar and up to date with the school's systems and structures as outlined in policy documents including Health and Safety and Child Protection policies.
• Be familiar and up to date with SEN Code of Practice.

• Is patient, empathetic, and committed to inclusive education
• Has experience working with children or young people with SEN (desirable)
• Communicates effectively and works well as part of a team
• Is resilient, flexible, and eager to learn

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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