Teaching Personnel
£100 per day
Bromley
Permanent | Full Time
29/04/2024
No
Location: Bromley
Contract: Full time only
Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant school community in Bromley. The school caters to children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Social Communication difficulties, ranging from 4 to 19 years old. It's important to note that most students are non-verbal, so any experience with non-verbal learning would be highly beneficial.
Essential Qualities:
• Proactive attitude towards supporting students with SEN.
• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of SEN children.
• Ability to listen attentively and follow initiative.
• Flexibility and resilience when working with diverse SEN needs daily.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
• Previous experience working in SEN settings.
• Previous experience in care roles.
• Experience with non-verbal learning methods.
• Possession of a DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.
Job Description:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to support the learning and development of students with SEN within the classroom and other educational settings. Your duties may include:
• Providing one-to-one or small group support to students with SEN, both academically and socially.
• Assisting the class teacher in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies.
• Creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and respected.
• Encouraging independence and fostering positive relationships with students, promoting their self-esteem and confidence.
• Collaborating with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, to support students' individual needs.
• Assisting with personal care and hygiene tasks, if required.
• Participating in training and professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills in working with SEN students.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting children with SEN, possess the essential qualities listed above, and are eager to contribute positively to the learning and development of students in a SEN-focused environment, then we want to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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