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Special Needs Learning Support Assistant

Academics
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Coulsdon, Surrey CR5 1NF, England

Salary

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) position is available in Coulsdon for those passionate about supporting children with Learning Difficulties, including Autism and Speech, Language & Communication needs.
  • The role involves assisting the class teacher, providing behavior and pastoral support, and building effective relationships with students aged 4-17 with severe learning difficulties.
  • Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature, and be willing to work 1:1 and in small groups.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from £80-£100 per day and requires candidates to have the right to work in the UK.
  • This role provides an excellent opportunity for career progression in fields such as Special Needs Teaching, Speech and Language Therapy, and Child Psychology.

Surrey - Education - Learning Difficulties - Special Needs Teaching Assistant - SEN - £80-£100 per day

Do you have a passion for supporting children with Learning Difficulties, including Autism, and Speech, Language & Communication needs?

This specialist built school in Coulsdon are looking for a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to support children aged 4-17 with severe learning difficulties.

The Special Needs Teaching Assistant role is an excellent way to get your 'foot in the door', providing the opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience, and expanding your knowledge and skillset. The Special Needs Teaching Assistant role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Career progression routes include Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and various Child Psychology and Educational Psychology routes.

A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Job Role and Responsibilities of a Special Needs Teaching Assistant:

  • Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
  • Behaviour and pastoral support
  • Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
  • Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
  • Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
  • Ensure safeguarding of students
  • Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD

**Start date ASAP **Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students**Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4.00pm, term time only **£80-£100 per day**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd if interested in the Special Needs Teaching Assistant role:l

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.