SEN Teaching Assistant - Cardiff
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Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
Government Approved Agency
Daily Rate - £57-£65 per day
Opportunities for Long term roles
Our Specialist SEN branch here at Teaching Personnel work closely with a "super" school within the Cardiff that caters students aged 3-19 who have a wide range of Special Educational Needs. Within this school the children & young people are able to access vocational alternative lessons that are differentiated accordingly. You will work with every child baring in mind that they are an individual ensuring that their educational and therapeutic needs are met so that they can flourish both within the school and when they leave. A sensory approach to learning is fundamental for many of their pupils in order to help them make sense of the world around them and is embedded within their adapted curriculum.
You must be able to use your own initiative and willing to get "stuck in" on occasions - some of these children & young people can display challenging behaviour you must be able to assist the school staff in defusing & de-escalating any situation as they arise. Having experience in supporting children and young people with a variety of additional needs is beneficial.
Your duties could include:
- Assisting with pupils' physical needs, including hygiene and feeding, as well as assisting with therapy sessions
- Helping with pupils' school work under the supervision of an SEN teacher
- Helping pupils increase their confidence, self-esteem and independence
- You will be responsible for promoting inclusion, working according to IEPs and advancing learning, allowing the children you will be working with to make positive progress by removing barriers to learning.
The successful candidate should:
- Have knowledge/interest and experience working with Autism/ASD, ADHD, EBD, SLD, PMLD
- Be able to use positive reinforcement when supporting behaviour difficulties - working with pupils with ADHD this would be an advantage
- Be a patient and positive role model for children
- Knowledge of BSL, Makaton, Team Teach, SPELL/TEACCH would be an advantage.
Want to find out more? Please get in touch with Carla in one of the following ways, registering your details online on our website 24/7, calling the office on 02920 660270 or by applying via the link provided.
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