SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics

Posted 8 days ago, valid for 21 days

Hastings, East Sussex TN35 4NH

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The SEN Teaching Assistant position is ideal for individuals aspiring to work in teaching, psychology, social work, or care, particularly with children facing special educational and mental health needs.
The role involves providing 1:1 support to children aged 6-16 with moderate learning difficulties and additional mental health challenges in a specialized SEMH school in Hastings.
Candidates should possess patience, understanding, and adaptability, with experience in managing challenging behavior and fostering positive relationships with children.
The position offers comprehensive training, a generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career progression in related fields.
The salary for this role is competitive, and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, with a requirement of at least one year of relevant experience.

SEN Teaching Assistant

This role is ideal if you have career aspirations in the field of teaching, psychology, social work, probation services, care or if you simply love working with children.

Would you like to be apart of changing children's lives for the better?

Are you keen to gain experience supporting children with moderate special educational needs/mental health needs?

If so, we have the opportunity for you!

We are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with moderate learning difficulties and, additional mental health needs. This school is based in Hastings for children aged 6-16 and has speciailised in SEMH to provide exceptional education and support for traumatised children and young people. You will be helping children who have come from trauma/neglected backgrounds, challenging behaviour, ADHD or Autism and, also have developed mental health issues due to their needs and, require additional support with improving social, emotional and mental well-being.

You will be working in partnership with the school's teaching staff and therapists to deliver specific interventions that aim to boost students' learning, development and well-being.

Benefits of working as an SEN Teaching Assistant:

Comprehensive Training and Development.
Generous Holiday Allowance, work in term time only.
Career Progression for psychology, sociology, teaching, criminology and care.
Working closely witth children to make a positive impact to the lives of the children.

Responsibilities of an SEN Teaching Assistant:

Provide 1:1 support to a children with learning difficulties and help students understand instructions.
Assist in implementing individual learning and, support plans.
Support children during social activities and outings.
Encourage communication and manage challenging behaviour.
Work alongside the teacher and SEN team to create a positive learning environment.
Prepare and provide learning materials.

Requirements of an SEN Teaching Assistant:

Impose patience and understanding.
Have an understanding with challenging behaviour.
Always be adaptable in any give situation.
Be able to develop strong and positive relationships with children.
Committed to working as part of a team.

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