Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Leicester City
Salary: £80 - £100 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term temporary assignment
Start Date: 18th November 2024.
About Us:
Hays Education are proud to be working with a leading specialist school in the heart of Leicester who are looking for some experienced teaching assistants to join their growing team. They are fully committed to providing exceptional support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and adverse behavioural difficulties. Their goal is to create a nurturing and supportive environment where every student can thrive and access education in a way that suits them.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with students who have SEMH needs and behavioural challenges, helping them to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.
You will be required to provide support both inside and outside the classroom to encourage both their academic development as well as their social and emotional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and group support for students with SEMH needs and behavioural difficulties.
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs).
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external professionals to support student progress.
- Use creative approaches to engage students, including sports, drama, music, and other activities.
- Monitor and report on student progress and behaviour.
- Assist the class teacher with setting up lessons and preparing any resources as and when necessary.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Experience as a Teaching Assistant is desirable but not essential.
- We welcome applications from individuals with a background in sports, drama, music, and the military.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting students with SEN.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
What's in it for you?
- School holidays.
- Comprehensive training programme.
- A dedicated Hays consultant to aid you in your career.
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions.
- Supportive team environment where you matter.
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
- 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
How to Apply
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