Job Title: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant - A Bridge Between Care and Education
Contract Type: Full-time - September Start (Great working hours! 8:30 till 15:30!)
Salary: £85 a day
Are you from a child care background looking for an opportunity to merge your nurturing skills with educational support? As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of children with diverse learning needs. This position is not just a job; it's a chance to combine your passion for child care with the rewarding field of education.
Key aspects of the role:
- Provide tailored 1:1 assistance to pupils with special educational needs, employing your childcare expertise to adapt teaching methods that build their confidence and autonomy.
- Collaborate closely with teachers, contributing your unique insights from childcare experience to plan and execute activities that support pupils throughout their school day.
- Utilise your background in child behaviour management to help pupils self-regulate emotions and foster positive social interactions.
- Be part of creating individualised education plans (IEPs) and contribute valuable observations that will be shared with families and home schools, ensuring continuity in both care and education.
- Join our mission in facilitating children's seamless transition back into long-term educational settings by providing them with compassionate support.
Requirements:
- A heart for service reflected through compassion, patience, and adaptability – qualities honed through your experience in childcare/care.
- Exceptional communication skills honed through working closely with children and parents.
- A dedication towards fostering educational success rooted in your genuine interest in early childhood development.
- Prior experience within schools or alternative provisions is beneficial but not essential. Your transferable skills from childcare are invaluable.
Why Join Us?
- Impact lives by integrating your love for childcare into an educational setting.
- Be part of a team where caring meets education – supportive colleagues who value your childcare perspective.
- Continuous opportunities for professional growth where both caregiving and teaching skills are enhanced.
If you're driven by the desire to nurture young minds within an educational framework, we want you on our team! Apply now by submitting your CV. Let's embark on this journey together where every day is about making a difference.