At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special educational needs in their learning and development.
- Company: Starfyn Education, dedicated to providing quality support in schools.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, work in a supportive environment, and make a real difference.
- Other info: Flexible roles available, perfect for those looking to make an impact.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help shape the future of young learners.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people; patience and empathy are key.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or support professionallooking for your next opportunity working with children and young people?
Starfyn Educationis looking for caring, enthusiastic and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants (SENTAs)to join schools across the local area.
We specialise in SEN recruitment, working closely with schools to provide dedicated staff who understand the individual needs of pupils and can make a genuine difference to their education, development and wellbeing.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils who require additional help with theirlearning, communication, behaviour, emotional development or day-to-day access to education.
Depending on the school and individual pupil, you may provide1:1 support, small-group support or classroom-based assistance.
- Autism (ASD)
- ADHD
- SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
- Learning difficulties
- Communication and interaction needs
- Behavioural needs
- Complex or additional learning needs Your responsibilities may include:
- Providing1:1 and small-group support
- Supporting pupils to access the curriculum
- Helping children overcome barriers to learning
- Supporting social, emotional and behavioural development
- Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour
- Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and communication
- Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks
- Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and other professionals
- Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
Experience
We are ideally looking for candidates who haveprevious experience working within a school or educational setting.
However, we also welcome applications from candidates withtransferable experiencefrom areas such as:
- Care and support work
- Residential care
- Youth work
- Children's services
- Sports coaching
- Nursery and early years
- Behaviour support
- Mental health support
- Social care
- Community support
- Working with vulnerable children or adults The most important thing is that you can demonstratepatience, empathy, resilience and a genuine desire to support children and young people.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have
- Previous experience supporting children or young people, ideally within an educational setting
- An understanding of or interest in Special Educational Needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy and resilience
- A calm and consistent approach
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
- A proactive and flexible attitude
- The confidence to work as part of a wider school team
- A genuine commitment to helping pupils achieve their potential
Relevant qualifications are beneficial butexperience and the right attitude are equally important
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SEN Teaching Assistant - Uxbridge employer: Starfyn Recruitment
At Starfyn Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our Literacy Intervention Specialists have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of students across the United Kingdom. Join us in fostering a nurturing environment where your skills can shine and help shape the future of education.
