SEN Teaching Assistant

• Tailored Learning Scaffolding: Work 1:1 or in small groups to simplify academic tasks into tactile, sensory-rich activities that match each student's specific developmental stage
• Communication Facilitation: Model and encourage the use of Makaton, PECS, or Widgit symbols to ensure every student can express their preferences and advocate for themselves
• Proactive Co-Regulation: Identify the subtle signs of student distress or sensory overload, utilizing Sensory Circuits or low-arousal techniques to help learners regain their focus
• Targeted Progress Documentation: Assist the Class Teacher in tracking achievements against Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets, providing vital feedback on social and emotional growth
• Dignity-Focused Support: Provide essential assistance with mobility and personal care, ensuring every student feels comfortable and respected within their environment

• Unyielding compassion
• Reflective Practice
• Versatility
• Relevant Background: Experience in care, youth work, mental health, or special education is highly desirable
• Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad)
• ability to track progression in attainment
• background in youth work
• behaviour management
• building relationships
• classroom management
• communication
• de-escalation techniques
• empathy
• experience in administering medication
• experience in managing challenging behaviour
• experience with autism spectrum disorders
• experience with learning difficulties
• experience with social emotional mental health
• inclusiveness
• manual handling
• marking
• mentor experience
• personal care experience
• planning
• resilience
• restraint training
• speech and language therapy experience

passionate 'can-do' attitude

• Elite Daily Rates: £90 - £95 per day via our transparent PAYE system
• Career Path: Real opportunities for permanent contracts and professional advancement within the school
• Specialist CPD: Access free, certified training in Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding
• Personalized Support: Work with a dedicated consultant
• Referral Bonus: Earn £300 for every qualified friend you successfully refer to us
• training and education
• E-learning modules