Location: Norfolk (Driving licence beneficial due to location)
Start Date: April 2024
Job Type: Permanent; Term Time only (Full-time and Part-time hours considered)
Join our innovative team at a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school, and contribute to a meaningful educational journey for young people with Autism. We are offering a unique opportunity to balance work and personal life while receiving full pay.
Day to Day of the role:
- Prepare learning materials and facilitate classroom activities tailored to individual student needs.
- Support the emotional and physical well-being of pupils, fostering their development and engagement with the world.
- Adapt to various classroom roles, both indoors and outdoors, to meet the diverse needs of our students.
- Take on challenges and grow professionally within a supportive environment, utilizing the collective skills and experience of the team.
- Provide hands-on assistance and supervision, ensuring pupils have the freedom to explore in a safe and supervised setting.
- Engage in professional development, including the possibility of completing a Level 2 course during your induction period.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A responsive and caring approach to supporting children with SEN, particularly Autism.
- Flexibility to work in a variety of educational settings.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Willingness to administer medication.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.
Benefits:
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with contribution options
- Access to mental health support services and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform, including health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits; discounts; Cycle to Work Schemes; Electric Car Purchase Scheme; critical illness cover.
- The satisfaction of having a significant positive impact on the lives of pupils and young adults.
To apply for the SEN Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS and compliance checks.