SEN Teaching Assistant
Salary: 22,996 to 25,068 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications)
Category: Education
Position Type: Temporary-to-Permanent / Full-Time, Term Time Only
Location: Royston, Meldreth, Hertfordshire
Hours: 40 hrs per week, Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm
We are an independent special day school providing a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 with a range of MLD and SLD needs, including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and associated difficulties. Many of our students also have complex medical needs and sensory/physical impairments. Students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and challenges with transitions, often demonstrated through their behaviours.
Our school is well-resourced with exceptional facilities and a dedicated therapeutic team.
Due to growth and the expansion of our provision, we are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our NAS-accredited specialist team, helping create better outcomes and life chances for students in preparation for adult life.
Role Responsibilities
- Support students’ learning, development, and progress across the curriculum in a variety of contexts, including classrooms, local environments, and the community
- Assist young people with diverse needs – including PMLD, complex medical conditions, and autism – to achieve educational and personal goals
- Promote equality, diversity, and the rights of all students to be seen and treated with respect
- Emphasize support and empowerment of students
- Develop understanding of special education issues and school values, demonstrating these in all aspects of the role
- Provide high-quality support in all aspects of teaching and care
- Participate in physical intervention and personal care routines where required
- Flexibly support a variety of duties as needed
Candidates We Are Looking For
- Are willing to pursue formal qualifications and training (fully funded by us)
- Are passionate and compassionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
- Are ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
- Enjoy outdoor and community-based learning
- Can see potential rather than disability
- Are committed to safeguarding values and procedures
- Are proactive, solution-focused, and creative thinkers
- Can work collaboratively as part of a team and independently, maintaining confidentiality
- Have excellent communication skills, particularly for supporting student communication needs
- Understand and deliver effective education and support tailored to student needs
- Are educated to at least Level 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Please note, we cannot provide sponsorship.
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