At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special educational needs, creating engaging learning experiences.
- Company: Friendly school in Burgess Hill dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and fully funded training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive community with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for working with SEN students and GCSEs in Maths and English.
The predicted salary is between 21000 - 25000 £ per year.
Are you a passionate and supportive individual ready to make a real difference in young lives? A school and college in Burgess Hill is seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a positive and friendly community, committed to providing individualised care and learning for students aged 2 to 19, including those with autism.
This establishment offers an inclusive and rewarding environment. Its dedicated teaching staff, supported by a strong multi-disciplinary team (including speech and language, occupational, and physiotherapy, and special school nurses), provide a highly personalised and creative curriculum, encouraging all students to achieve their full potential.
The Role: Empowering Every Student
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll be instrumental in creating a positive and engaging learning experience. You will:
- Provide individualised care and learning support to students, acting as a Pupil Champion for their academic, social, emotional, and personal care needs.
- Collaborate with staff and therapists to deliver a highly personalised curriculum.
- Foster an inclusive community where students feel happy and supported.
- Contribute to an environment that encourages all students to achieve their full potential and makes learning exciting and accessible.
What We're Looking For:
- A genuine passion for working with children and young people with special educational needs, especially those with autism, and a desire to make a real impact.
- An empathetic, understanding, and patient approach.
- A collaborative team player, eager to work alongside teachers and therapists.
- A proactive learner, keen to develop new skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- GCSEs in Maths and English (Level 2/Grade C or above).
- A strong understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
- Access to your own transport.
Why Join This Team?
- Meaningful Impact: Help students, including those with autism, thrive.
- Supportive Environment: Work in an incredibly positive setting with a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.
- Career Development: Access fully funded training and qualification opportunities, including RQF CACHE courses (Levels 2, 3 & 4) and opportunities to complete Maths and English GCSEs. Support for those interested in a teaching career is also provided.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible, term-time only contracts.
- Competitive Pay: £88.92 - £100 per day.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Thorough Induction Training (covering autism, Behaviour Analysis, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, and Personal/Intimate Care), free uniform and DBS check, company pension scheme, and staff well-being facilities.
Join a welcoming community in the heart of Burgess Hill. If a compassionate individual is ready to contribute to a truly rewarding educational experience, they are encouraged to apply! Send your CV today!
Teaching Assistant-SEN in Ashington employer: Randstad Staffing
Join a dedicated and supportive community in Burgess Hill as an SEN Teaching Assistant, where your passion for making a difference will be truly valued. With access to comprehensive training and career development opportunities, you will thrive in a positive environment that prioritises inclusivity and individualised care for students with special educational needs. Enjoy flexible, term-time only contracts, competitive pay, and a strong multi-disciplinary team committed to empowering every student to reach their full potential.
