SEN Learning Support Assistant
£90 - £95/day
Location
RH2, Reigate, Surrey
Are you
passionate
about facilitating individuals' achievements?
Thrive
in a team environment? Here at Starfyn Education, we have the role for
you
!
Starfyn Education are working alongside an Ofsted rated ‘Good'Special Educational Needs School that caters for pupils aged between 3 – 11 years. The school is for pupils with Severe or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, including children with Autism.
We are looking for candidates who are resilient, enthusiastic and highly motivated to join the dynamic team in Reigate. You would be expected to work closely with the class teachers and other Teaching Assistants to create a happy and comfortable environment.
The ideal candidate will:
- No qualifications needed*
The desirable candidate will have previous experience within a classroom environment. However, we will also consider other experiences such as:
- Special needs experience – Through friends, family and other professional environment. Particularly ASD.
- Amazing communication skills and compassion.
- Genuine enthusiasm of working with children and helping them grow.
- Care work or childcare experience.
- A practical approach to the needs of the students with ASD and physical disabilities.
Your main duties will include:
- Support the class teacher within their responsibilities for the education and development of the children.
- Plan own set tasks within the day.
- Offer support for the students before, during and after their lessons.
- Working on a 1:1 and/or group setting to support learning.
- Assisting students with their understanding and participation in tasks.
- Helping with the personal care needs of pupils: this may include feeding, changing and manual handling.
The need for SEN classroom support has never been in such demand. SEN candidates make a difference to their pupils and schools. Here at Starfyn Education, we can help with the opportunities in schools for SEN candidates to make a difference.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
If you are looking to go into such a rewarding role like being a SEN TA, then please get in touch with us!