SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics

Posted 15 days ago, valid for 10 days

Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 3JE

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a One to One SEN Teaching Assistant in Chesham, supporting a Year 4 student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Candidates should have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and be comfortable engaging in physical activities as therapeutic support.
The role involves helping the student manage emotions, engage in classes, and promote independence and confidence.
The school offers paid trial days for candidates to assess the role before commitment, and the salary is described as generous, although a specific figure is not provided.
Applicants are expected to have prior experience as a teaching assistant, particularly with young people with Autism and mental health needs.

One to One SEN Teaching Assistant - Chesham

Could you change the future, by supporting a Primary student child with ASD?

Are you familiar working in a One to One setting within a school?

Do you have experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs?

Are you able to engage in physical activity as a therapeutic support method?

Are you confident in working with children with ASD?

One to One SEN Teaching Assistant - Chesham

The Role

You will be need to offer support to the Year 4 student to enable them to manage their emotions and engage with their classes. You will work on learning activities, promote confidence, and encourage the pupil to act independently to succeed.

The school will offer paid trial days for you to get a real idea of the experience before committing to the position

One to One SEN Teaching Assistant - Chesham

The Student

You will be working with a Year 4 SEN student who has ASD. The student is good academically, good behaviour, supportive family and just needs someone who can build a strong relationship with no challenging behaviour.

One to One SEN Teaching Assistant - Chesham

Expectations

* An experienced teaching assistant, familiar with young people with Autism.

* Experienced working with children with mental health needs

* Able to offer physical education as support

* Comfortable working on a 121 basis

* Able to hold student attention and focus with excellent communication skills

* Promote happiness, self-reliance and encourage positive interactions

One to One SEN Teaching Assistant - Chesham

Academics!

* Academics are an established and respected education recruiter

* Generous rates of pay

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* Access to our 'Refer a Friend' scheme

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