SEN Teaching Assistant

Description

SEN Teaching Assistants - Full-Time Role Starting ASAP

Location: Medway, Kent

Salary: £85-£95 per day, dependent on experience

Additional Benefits: Free CPD and support from an experienced SEN Consultant

We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team. If you have experience supporting students with additional needs, whether in special needs settings or through personal experience, we want to hear from you. Key personal qualities such as compassion, empathy, and resilience are essential for this role.

Role Overview:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students on a 1:1 or small group basis under the guidance of the Class Teacher. You will work closely with other SEN Teaching Assistants, so strong teamwork and communication skills are essential. Classes will be small, with around 6-10 children, and the focus will be on life skills as well as targeted academic content. Additionally, you may be asked to assist with the delivery of therapies outlined in the children's Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and in some schools, personal care may be required.

Key SEN Needs Include:

Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Autism

Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties

Specific Learning Difficulties

Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH)

Physical DisabilitiesRequirements:

Experience working with children or adults with SEN

A team player with strong communication skills

Empathetic and patient approach

Clear communicator

Hold an Enhanced DBS (or be willing to obtain one)Role Details:

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Term-Time Only

Location: Medway, Kent (ability to travel is an advantage)

Salary: £85-£95 per day, dependent on experience and qualificationsIf you're interested in learning more, please contact Niamh for an informal chat by calling (phone number removed), or send your CV to .

Academics are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all applicants will be subject to a full registration process (face-to-face/video call) and an Enhanced DBS check

Ad ID: 5417118433