Teaching Assistant (SEN) Job at Randstad (Horsham)

Job Description

Are you a motivated Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge? Do you want a role that will fund and support you to gain qualifications while you work? Do you want a £1000 welcome bonus to help the transition to a new role? If you're ready to join an inspiring and encouraging team, then this is the school for you! Located near Guildford, this fabulous setting supports pupils with an Autism diagnosis from all over the Home Counties. The School has expert and dedicated staff delivering individualised curriculum focused on promoting effective learning, the ability to learn in new ways and to learn independently. They ensure the best outcomes possible enabling all pupils to reach their full potential both at school and at home. They are looking for positive, resilient, caring individuals to join their team. Children are taught in large, bright classrooms, offering 1:1 tuition in a calm, safe environment. In joining this team, you can benefit from the huge range of training and development opportunities, taking your career to the next level.

Job Responsibility

Providing teaching and support to pupils with autism, following individualised curriculums
Planning, preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on life skills
Supporting pupils' participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
Providing behaviourally based support to reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
Providing personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)
Monitoring pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for pupil needs
Assisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack time

Requirements

Minimum Grade C/4 or equivalent, in English Language & Maths
Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
Comfortable working with children who exhibit challenging behaviour
Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
Ability to keep calm in high pressure situation
Own means of transport, due to location desirable

Nice to have

Own means of transport, due to location desirable

What we offer

£1000 bonus upon joining to help you bridge the gap between roles
Part time option available (3 or 4 days)
Regular salary progression based on completion of training
Rare career progression in an unqualified route - opportunities to move to a Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor role without the need for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Fully funded and supported training and continuing personal development programme (based on the principles of behaviour analysis)
Opportunity to work with different age groups and abilities
44 days holiday
Term time only, evenings or weekends
Free onsite parking
Funded qualifications
Wellbeing room
Minibus from Guildford
Established career plans
Well-being room and resources on site
Salary negotiation support

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