Location: Stottesdon/Kidderminster/Shropshire
Position: Full-time, 5 days per week
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Aspire are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team, working with children who requires both educational support and personal care assistance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in SEN, looking for a rewarding role in an inclusive and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support with Learning: Assist the child in accessing the curriculum, providing tailored support to meet their individual learning needs.
- Personal Care Assistance: Provide personal care support, including but not limited to toileting, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
- Classroom Support: Support the child within the classroom setting, ensuring they are included in all activities and working alongside the class teacher to meet their needs.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Track the child's progress, communicating effectively with parents and other professionals involved in their care and education.
- Promote Independence: Encourage the child's independence while ensuring they have the support they need to succeed.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience in SEN: Previous experience working with children with special educational needs is preferred, particularly in a classroom setting.
- Personal Care Experience: A willingness and ability to provide personal care (training will be provided if necessary).
- Compassionate & Patient: A caring individual who can form positive relationships with children and help them thrive in their educational journey.
- Team Player: Able to work effectively as part of a team, supporting both the child and the wider school staff.
Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undertake one)
- A passion for working with children with additional needs
- Experience with personal care tasks is desirable, but not essential (training will be provided)
How to Apply:
Please get in touch if you are interested or would like any further details. If you can let me have a copy of your CV that would be most helpful. I look forward to hearing 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.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education
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.