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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Academics
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Godalming, Surrey GU8 5SG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) position is available in Godalming, offering a salary of £80-100 per day.
  • The role involves supporting children aged 4-17 with various learning difficulties, including Autism and speech, language, and communication needs.
  • Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate approach, as they will work closely with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
  • The position requires individuals to have the right to work in the UK, and previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not explicitly stated.
  • This role provides an opportunity for career progression into various fields such as Special Needs Teacher and Speech and Language Therapist.

Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Godalming - Education and Training - SEN - £80-100 per day

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

This special needs school in Godalming are looking for a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to support children aged 4-17 with mild to 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 at this Godalming-based school.

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:

  • 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 education and 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**Must be able to travel to Godalming or surrounding areas**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 this role:l

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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.