Sen Teaching Assistant

37.5Hours - Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Teaching Assistant Role and Responsibilities:

Working with children and young people with a range of needs, including autism, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs,complex needs such as attachment disorders, trauma or anxiety, a high functioning autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), pathological demand avoidance (PDA) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

• Provide pupils with the level and type of support specified by the teacher, whilst at the same time encouraging the pupils towards independence and accepting responsibility for their own behaviour.

• Establish a good relationship with pupils by using language and other communication skills that the pupils can understand and relate to.

• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies by the use of praise and encouragement.

• Undertake playground supervision during the mid-morning and/or afternoon breaks and to deal with unruly behaviour and, where necessary, report difficulties to a member of the teaching staff.

• Work under the direction of the teacher to prepare and maintain an effective learning environment, by preparing work materials and apparatus and clearing up afterwards.

• Take part in training activities offered by the school and client to further knowledge.

• Abide by and work towards all the policies within the school e.g. Health and Safety

• Liaise regularly with the teacher and/or take part in planning meetings, inset days and any other meetings as required.

• Assist with language, literacy and numeracy development, and other activities under the direction of the teacher.

• Assist in the recording of lessons and assessment as required by the teacher

Essential Skills and Training

1. A Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) which is appropriate to the teaching and learning environment of learners and young adults.

2. Minimum 6 months experience with SEN and young people in the UK to be evidenced via CV and professional references

3. References: There must be a minimum of two references covering the current employer and where the candidate has worked within an Education, Health and Social Care setting all roles within a period of seven years will be requested.

4. Certifications

Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children