At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special needs in their learning journey and build trusted relationships.
- Company: Specialist primary and secondary school in Esher, Surrey.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, fantastic training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Monday to Friday, term time only, with on-site training and support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while kickstarting your career.
- Qualifications: Compassionate attitude and willingness to support diverse learning needs.
The predicted salary is between 22545 - 27555 £ per year.
Are you wanting to make a difference for children and young people with Special Needs? This specialist primary and secondary school in Esher is looking for compassionate and dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistants (SEN TA) to join the team. The school supports children and young people aged 7-17 (Years 3-12) who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and/or Autism Spectrum conditions. These pupils may have experienced disrupted education, school refusal, anxiety or exclusion, find mainstream settings overwhelming, need small groups, high adult consistency and trusted relationships to succeed.
A SEN TA is a great way to kick start your career within the SEN sector. With this role in Esher, you will have the chance to work closely alongside and network with a range of professionals, such as Therapists and Counsellors. This is an amazing opportunity to get your 'foot in the door', whilst gaining first-hand experience and expanding your knowledge and skillsets. If you are looking for career progression routes that include SEN Teacher, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapy, and many more, then this job in Esher is for you!
Job role and responsibilities for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant:
- Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
- Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges
- Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils
- Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils
- Follow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills
- Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach
- Needs to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD
- Able to commute to Esher
Additional Information:
- Start date September, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
- Fantastic on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all pupils
- Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
- £93-£105 per day
- You MUST have the right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
- Candidates registering with Academics will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate
Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics if interested in the Special Needs Teaching Assistant role: 01483 362393. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
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