We are currently working with a 3 form entry school, based in Ealing,who are looking for a passionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SENTA) to join the ARP of the school. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children with autism and support them in their journey towards achieving their full potential.The ARP supports children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and aims to provide tailored support, helping pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within a mainstream school setting.
About the role:
As a SENTA in the ARP, you will be working closely with children with autism, supporting their learning and development within both the ARP and the mainstream school environment. You will be instrumental in ensuring that our pupils can access the curriculum and engage with their peers, as well as supporting their emotional, social, and behavioral needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for children with autism within the ARP and the mainstream classroom.
- Work collaboratively with class teachers, the ARP team, and other professionals to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Support students with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation using tailored strategies.
- Help students build self-esteem, confidence, and independence in a school setting.
- Provide feedback to teachers and parents about the progress and development of the pupils you support.
- Assist with preparing classroom resources and ensuring the classroom is a safe and engaging space.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Experience working with children with autism, preferably within an educational setting.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
- Knowledge of strategies to support children with special eduucational needs
- Patience, empathy, and a positive, proactive approach to supporting children.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A relevant qualification in supporting children with special needs (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) or equivalent experience.
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and the ability to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience working in an ARP or with children with complex needs.
- A willingness to undertake further training and development in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
Why choose Milk?
Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change. We partner with Make Life Kind Charity, to bring inspiring speakers into schools. If you’re passionate about empowering young people to tackle sensitive topics, we’d love for you to join us in our mission to Make Life Kind!
Benefits to YOU:
- Excellent rates of pay
- Fast & Easy registration
- Free resources - designed by real educators
- Wellbeing support
- 24/7 access to your personal consultant
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Applicants will be subject to variety of checks including: an enhanced DBS check, full references, including from your most recent employer and eligibility to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.