SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Telford, Staffordshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent
Aspire People, a leading education recruitment agency, are looking SEN Teaching Assistants to join one of our client schools. This specialist through school provides outstanding support to students with Autism and Learning Difficulties.
The school caters for students with a range of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and Learning Difficulties. The school fosters an inclusive and supportive atmosphere, ensuring that each child reaches their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students with special educational needs (SEN), specifically Autism and Learning Difficulties.
- Assist in implementing personalized learning plans tailored to the needs of each student.
- Work closely with the teaching team to create a safe and engaging learning environment.
- Support students in both 1:1 and small group settings.
- Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging progress and development in all areas.
What We're Looking For:
- Previous experience working with children or young adults with SEN, particularly Autism and Learning Difficulties.
- Patience, empathy, and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by children with SEN.
- A flexible and proactive approach to your role, adapting to the individual needs of students.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with both students and staff.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Qualifications:
- Relevant experience or qualifications in SEN support are highly desirable.
- Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or willingness to obtain one.
If you're passionate about working with SEN students and want to contribute to a dynamic and supportive school environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.