SEN Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Buntingford)

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant. £22,996 to £25,068. Permanent. Full-Time. Term Time Only. Hertfordshire. Due to the continued increase in student role and expansion of the school provision, we are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to join this NAS accredited specialist team to create better outcomes and life chances for students in their preparation for adult life. This independent Special day school which provides a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 who have a range of MLD and SLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach. Many of our students have complex medical needs and sensory/ physical impairments. Our students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and difficulty with transitions which is often demonstrative through their behaviours. This is a well resourced school with exceptional facilities and therapeutic team.

Job Responsibility

Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the community
Help young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals
Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect
Place an emphasis on support and empowerment of young people
Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues
Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role
The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines

Requirements

Educated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and English
willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications
attend training and to take responsibility for your own development
passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs
ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
a lover of the outdoor and community learning
capable of having a vision to see potential rather than disability
committed fully to our safeguarding values and procedures
proactive, rather than reactive
creative thinkers with solution focus
able to work supportively as a team member and confidentially when working independently
excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to students communication needs
able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs

Nice to have

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

training and education
safeguarding

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