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SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant

Reed
Posted 9 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG31 5AL, England

Contract type

Part Time

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.

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  • The Leaning Support Assistant position in Tilehurst offers an immediate start in a calm and relaxed environment with 6-8 students per class.
  • The role requires an experienced Teaching Assistant, preferably with a background in mainstream education or the healthcare sector, and a passion for supporting students with special educational needs.
  • Candidates should have the right to work in the UK and be available for a permanent or long-term commitment, working five days per week.
  • The school focuses on providing quality education to students with high-functioning autism and other needs, aiming for recognized qualifications at Key Stage 4 and 5.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the position promises a supportive team and excellent facilities designed for neurodiverse children.

Leaning Support Assistant - immediate Start in Tilehurst!

Calm and relaxed environment!

6-8 students per class!

Dynamic, vibrant and supportive team!

We are looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive team.?This would suit a someone who has worked in mainstream education and/or the healthcare sector. If you are looking for your next challenge or someone who is wanting to explore and specialise in a special educational setting.? Sometimes, it's about the desire to support students, period. 

Located in Tilehurst this is an exciting new special school setting, aiming to provide the highest quality education to students with special educational needs. The school caters for a range of special education needs, primarily high-functioning autism, anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA).?All students will be able to follow a differentiated National Curriculum, with the aim of achieving a range of recognised qualifications at Key Stage 4 and 5 including Entry Level, Functional Skills and GCSEs and other Level 2 qualifications. 

The school ethos is shaped by their mission: 

“To change a child’s experience of education through connection, nurture and belief to help them learn, grow and achieve transformative life outcomes”.

The school’s premises have been designed specifically to meet the needs of neurodiverse children as well as providing an amazing work environment, where staff will benefit from excellent facilities of the highest quality, allowing exceptional education to be delivered to students. 

Staff and students will benefit from small class sizes, dedicated library, reading booths, student focus area, sensory room, staff well-being lounge and work area. 

The successful candidate will: 

  1. Ideally have experience of working within childcare, healthcare of previously interacted with pupil with Special Needs
  2. Be flexible, patient, supportive and empathetic with students 
  3. Available to work on permanent or long-term basis 5 days per week. 
  4. Have the right to work in the UK and you can start immediately or very soon 
  5. Have an interest and a passion for working with students with special educational needs. 
  6. Have the ability to form positive and trusting relationships with students based on consistency, firm boundaries and making learning exciting and challenging. 
  7. Contribute to all aspects of the school, including the student’s personal development.?
  8. Have a professional attitude that is open to learning, innovative ways of working, accepting of change and school development, flexible and adaptable when faced with challenges and problems. 

Please apply immediately! 

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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.