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SEN Teaching Assistant

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Posted 11 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Lewes, East Sussex BN8 5NE, England

Salary

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The SEN Teaching Assistant role is perfect for individuals aspiring to work in fields like teaching, psychology, or social work, and involves supporting children with special educational needs.
  • The position is based in Lewes, catering to children aged 4-16 with moderate learning difficulties and mental health needs.
  • Candidates are expected to have prior experience working with children, particularly those with challenging behaviors, although specific years of experience are not stated.
  • The role offers a salary of £22,000 per year, along with benefits such as comprehensive training, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career progression.
  • Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as interviews are commencing soon.

SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Would you like to make a difference in children's quality of life?

Are you keen to gain experience for children who have SEN?

A specialist school are actively looking for an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with moderate learning difficulties and, additional mental health needs. This school is based in Lewes for children aged 4-16 and, has speciailised in SEMH to provide exceptional education and support for traumatised children and young people.

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 in your dream job role.
  • You will make a real difference to the lives of the child.

Responsibilities of an SEN Teaching Assistant:

  • Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students.
  • Behaviour and pastoral support.
  • Take an active role in forward planning with therapists.
  • Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students.
  • Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students.
  • Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students.
  • Ensure safeguarding of students, in line with procedures.
  • Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD.

Requirements of an SEN Teaching Assistant:

  • Proactive approach.
  • 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.

Interviews are commencing immediately, apply today to ensure you do NOT miss out!

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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.