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Trainee SEN Teacher | Learning Support Assistant | Teaching Assistant | Cranbrook, Kent
Are you aspiring to be a SEN Teacher? Do you need experience in a SEN School before applying to university or college for further studies?
The opportunity:
This is an excellent career development opportunity for someone with an interest in Teaching, Classroom Support and Special Educational Needs.
You will be based in local SEN schools for children with designated Education Heath Care Plan (EHCP), which details their specific needs in terms of care and support they will have access to.
You will gain a breadth of experience with children of varying ages and abilities. The schools use a wide range of teaching strategies and interventions to encourage positive outcomes and student development. You will work within small classes individually and in groups, and encourage pupils' learning and progression as well as improve their social and emotional development.
Summary:
- Trainee SEN Teacher - Learning Support Assistant/ SEN Teaching Assistant
- Salary: £22,100-£26,000 FTE
- 5 hours per week - Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.30pm
- Immediate or January 2025 start
- Location: Cranbrook, Kent
- Contract: day-to-day, short-term, long-term, and permanent roles available
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculums
- Support the delivery of lessons and activities, focusing largely on life skills
- Support pupils' participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
- Provide behaviourally based support to reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
- Provide personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)
- Monitor pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child's needs
- Assist with break time duties including playground support and snack time
Application Requirements:
- Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
- Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent
- Comfortable working with children who exhibit challenging behaviour
- Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
- Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations
- Full UK Drivers licence and a car or access to a lift (desirable not essential)
Term Time Teachers welcome applications for all roles advertised from people who meet the person specification regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
If you would like to know more contact Nikki for an informal chat by calling or APPLY visit our website jobs/ or email your CV and state the job reference code.
Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS.
