At a Glance
- Tasks: Support SEN students aged 8-13 in their learning and emotional development.
- Company: A unique school in Cranleigh focused on professional growth and student well-being.
- Benefits: Term-time work, £1000 retention bonus, free lunches, and wellness support.
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant campus with forest schooling and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: HLTA status or willingness to train; strong communication and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 21599 - 22462 £ per year.
(£21,599 - £22,462 based on 36 hours per week)
Are you seeking a chance to significantly impact the lives of SEN students while working for a school dedicated to your professional growth?
Nestled on an expansive, unique campus in Cranleigh, this school offers students and staff access to learning which goes beyond the desk - forest schooling, stables, a swimming pool are just a few top mentions of this campus.
You will be supporting students aged 8-13 years old.
Working Hours: Monday 8:30-16:00, Tuesday-Thursday 8:30-16:15, Friday 8:30-15:45
We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the delivery of fundamental subjects, including PSHE, numeracy, and literacy, while fostering essential daily living skills.
- Utilise multi-sensory techniques, such as signs, Makaton, symbols, or specialised aids, to enhance student communication.
- Offer emotional guidance to help students navigate feelings of frustration or anxiety and develop effective self-regulation strategies.
- Collaborate within a committed, expert team that provides extensive mentoring and training; this includes full instruction for roles requiring personal care support.
- You Must Have
- Be qualified with HLTA status or unqualified and willing to undergo training.
- The ability to interpret information for students with a wide spectrum of ability.
- Confidence with written and oral communication, organisational skills and attention to detail for meeting tight deadlines.
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills within a solo-working or team environment.
- An enthusiastic attitude towards learning, alongside committed and empathetic qualities.
- Access to your own transportation due to semi-rural location.
- Ideally You Will Have
- Previous experience working in a role supporting students with autism spectrum disorder or within a special educational needs setting.
- Team Teach training, or willing to undergo training before employment begins and refresher training periodically thereafter.
Benefits
- Term-time only working plus 5 INSET days.
- £1000 retention bonus for new employees.
- Regular training, supervision and 1:1 mentoring supporting your career progression.
- Life insurance and medical cashplan.
- 24/7 employee wellbeing and counselling programme as well as access to adult mental health first aiders and occupational health support.
- Discounted fitness classes.
- Free lunch during term time.
- Ample on-site parking.
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