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SEN Teaching Assistant. Salary: £23,000 actual, based on 36.75 hours per week, term time only. Are you looking to build a promising career in Special Educational Needs? Would you like access to a wide range of fully funded qualification and training opportunities? Do you have a passion for helping others and want to learn more about supporting autistic children? If this sounds like you, we have a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with an interest in behaviourally based teaching. Working one to one with pupils within small classes and in groups, you will design, plan and deliver teaching sessions to encourage pupils learning and progression as well as improve their social and emotional development. You will receive extensive training in strategies and interventions that encourage positive outcomes and development of our pupils as well as receiving support and regular supervision from some of the UK's leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts. All whilst making a real difference to the lives of autistic young people.
Job Responsibility
Working 1 to 1 within small classes, encouraging pupils learning and progression as well as improving their social and emotional development
Providing teaching and support to pupils, following individualised curriculum plans
Preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication and life skills
Contributing to research and undertaking training to support your personal development
Supporting pupils' participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
Assisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack times
Requirements
Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent
Confident working with pupils with a high level of need which may include dysregulated behaviours
Confident supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
Ability to remain calm in high pressure situations
Commitment to our regular and ongoing professional development programme and training
A positive, 'can-do' attitude
Nice to have
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
What we offer
Regular pay progression
Career advancement opportunities to senior roles such as Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
An impressive range of fully funded training pathways
Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists
Term time only working
Free Parking or Transport from Guildford and Cranleigh to school and back each day
Company benefits including - pension scheme, performance related bonus scheme, annual salary progression, staff recognition days, High Street discount platform and a comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programme