SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics

Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days

Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XP, England

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a role in a well-established school for children aged 6-11 with ADHD and/or Autism, focusing on supporting their social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Candidates should have a minimum of a grade A*-C in GCSE Maths and English and demonstrate resilience, empathy, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
The role offers a competitive salary and excellent training and development opportunities, along with a flexible working pattern and term-time hours.
Key responsibilities include supporting play, assisting with academic tasks, and collaborating with teachers and staff.
Applicants must also provide evidence of their eligibility to work with children and obtain a DBS check.

Are you looking for a flexible working pattern?

Would you thrive in a team who are dedicated to supporting the development of young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties?

A well established school for children aged 6-11 with ADHD and/or Autism are welcoming applicants who are able to demonstrate a good academic background, along with the characteristics of resilience, empathy, creativity and problem-solving. You will be working with children with varying cognitive behaviours which will require you to develop a strong rapport with the children to enable you to understand their triggers and what captures their imagination.

You will benefit from:

A flexible working pattern
A competitive rate of pay
Excellent training and development opportunities within the school
Term time working hours
Excellent experience to further your career

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting creative and safe play with the children
Helping the children with completing academic tasks
Working with the teacher to prepare and execute activities
Liaising with other staff members across the therapy and senior leadership teams

You will be able to evidence:

Your eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list)
A DBS check (we can support you with an application for one)
A minimum of grade A*-C in GCSE Maths and English

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