Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant | Sittingbourne | Primary | February Start

A lovely Primary School in Sittingbourne are looking for an experienced SEN Teaching assistant to start in February working 1:1 with SEN children. This role is full time until at least July 2021.
• *One to one and small group work
• *Enthusiastic and friendly SEN Teaching Assistant
• *Experience and knowledge within special educational needs essential - Autism
• *PECS or Makaton desirable
• *Team Teach desirable
• *February start- long term role

The successful applicant will be working in a medium-sized primary school with a large and well-resourced SEN provision. They have a small number of statemented pupils who will require 1:1 support in the attached unit. There are currently 13 children in the unit with autism and additional needs such as dyslexia and ADHD. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will be helping the children reintegrate to their age-appropriate mainstream class.

Applicants should be exceptional communicators and strong team-players, able to fit in well with the supportive staff-team at the school. We are looking for a pro-active and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring to the post lots of ideas and a passion for working with SEN children. Previous experience working with autism is essential for this role, ideally within a primary school environment with children aged 5-11.

Alternatively, experienced SEN Teaching Assistants should have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification and have experience delivering specialist interventions with autistic children or learners with speech & language difficulties.

Previous training in alternative communication techniques such as PECS or Makaton would be advantageous to the role but not essential. Also applicants with Team Teach experience would also be an advantage to the role.

If interested and available for a February start in this Sittingbourne Primary School, please send your CV for consideration and APPLY NOW!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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