Job Description:
SEN Teaching Assistant - KS3 & KS4 | Full-Time, Permanent. Location: Banstead. Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Setting: Innovative SEN & Part-Residential School (Ages 8-19). Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you want to empower learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to lead fully independent and enriched lives? We are urgently seeking a resilient, fun, and creative SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly commended, 'Ofsted Good' SEN school. If you have experience in care or education or personal experience with SEN and a desire to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, we want to hear from you. About the SEN School & Your Environment. This long-standing, innovative SEN setting is a beacon of excellence, often used as a positive framework for other SEN schools across the country. Currently supporting over 90 pupils on roll, the school features a part-residential provision and sits on expansive rural grounds. -Award Winning school (multiple years and accolades) - Incredible space and resources including a cafe, climbing wall, artist in residence, sensory rooms (multiple) and ipads for every learner! Because of this unique setting, our team is able to offer extensive outdoor learning opportunities, providing a safe, therapeutic environment for pupils to explore, grow, and develop. Year on year, our students make exceptional progress in both their education and social skills-and you will be a vital part of that success. Your Role and Responsibilities. As an SEN Teaching Assistant working within the KS3 and KS4 departments, your day-to-day duties will include: Providing tailored support to learners on a 1:1, small group, and wider classroom basis. Assisting students with various SEN requirements, focusing heavily on SEMH needs. Fostering a love for learning while guiding students toward independence. Communicating effectively with parents and carers regarding pupil progress. Actively participating in departmental meetings, parents' evenings, and whole-school training events.
