Early Years Teaching Assistant - Special Needs

Early Years SEN LSA (Special Needs Teaching Assistant)

Thornton Heath

£90 - £95 per day PAYE

We are looking for empathetic and positive people to join the Starfyn Education Family in a long term, full time, SEN TA role!

One of our schools caters for students, aged from 1 to 7 years in an early year and KS1 provision. The school support young children with Complex and Severe Learning Difficulties, focusing on supporting their children and young adults to reach their full potential, through a variety of different methods such as supporting their sensory development, both verbal and non-verbal communication and play therapy.

We are looking for staff who want to assist children with their progression, as to make a highly valued, positive difference to their lives. If you are new to working in education but have personal experience with Complex Learning Difficulties, or have previous experience working in a SEN school, this may be the opportunity you have been searching for!

The school is a fast moving, friendly community who value their staff members dedication and commitment to help others lead positive lives.

If you would like to work in an energetic, purpose-built SEN school, please apply so we can talk about how you can build a career, making an AMAZING difference to others’ lives!

The Role:

Employment Type – Agency (Either long term Temporary or Temporary - Permanent).

Days Required – Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3.30pm (Full time).

Pay - £90 to £95 per day PAYE, Term time only (Dependant on experience).

The Ideal Candidate:

To be considered for the role, the desirable candidate will have previous experience of working within a School, College or Provision. However, we will also consider candidates that have some of the following:

• Child Care Experience – Through personal or professional experience.
• Special Needs experience – Experience through family, friends or professional environments.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills with a genuine, caring attitude.
• An energetic attitude where you want to get involved wherever possible.
• Good general education levels in English and Maths.
• Flexibility with required working patterns.
• A willingness to learn and have a genuine enthusiasm to make a difference.
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualifications or above preferred, but not necessary.

Your Main Duties:

• Offer support for the school’s students before, during and after their lessons.
• Aiding students with their understanding and participation in tasks.
• Help promote each student’s love of learning.
• Actively taking part in team meetings.
• Always follow the regulations pertaining to safeguarding.
• When required, support individual’s needs, including assisting with a wide range of medical and occasionally, personal care tasks and physical support where needed (Training will be provided in giving medical care and support).
• Working either on a 1:1 or group basis to support learning.
• Inspiring and engaging with children with a wide range of additional learning needs.
• Assisting with the personal care needs of pupils, which may include feeding, changing and manual handling (TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL).

As an agency worker you are only paid for the days you have worked. Therefore, you will not be paid during the school holidays.

If you are interested in the role described above, please do not hesitate to get in touch with one of Starfyn Education’s friendly team on (phone number removed)