SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Support Worker Required for specialist provision in Leeds

Do you have direct experience supporting pupils in schools, or have experience in a care or support role and are interested in a career within Special Needs education?

A specialist SEN School in Leeds are seeking a Support Worker to commence September 2020. The school provides alternative education for learners aged 2-19 with a wide range of Special Educational Needs including Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). You will be part of a dynamic team of experienced SEN Teachers, Learning Support Staff, Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. You will be expected to liaise with this multi-disciplinary team to help develop individual support plans and reports, and to contribute to and implement Educational, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

This is a challenging and demanding role which requires an experienced candidate with a passion for supporting the development of young people with additional needs. You will be resilient and prepared to go the extra mile to gain the rewards that come with a specialist support role. You will be flexible and able to work across the school – supporting pupils to access a differentiated curriculum. Particular personal or professional experience of supporting individuals with ASC and/or SLCN is essential, such as an understanding of the complexities related to these conditions. The ideal candidate will have a sound knowledge of teaching and behaviour de-escalation strategies.

The school takes great pride in their educational philosophy and put at the heart of learning, knowing that whatever they do the “children are first.” 

A Team-Teach qualification or relevant qualification (e.g. MAPA) are highly desirable but not essential. Teaching Personnel also offer a range of CPD courses including Team-Teach, Introduction to Autism and Moving and Handling as part of our ‘CPD Academy’, which also includes opportunities to receive training in partnership with Leeds Trinity University, such as Assessment for Learning, Using Data and Differentiation.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate and inspiring individuals who will be committed to motivating pupils with additional needs to access the curriculum. An understanding and flexible nature is essential, and the school is particularly keen to meet with candidates who are proactive, empathetic, engaging and creative; you will use your personality to engage with these students. This is a fantastic opportunity to put your skills into practice and showcase your ability to positively encourage all pupils to overcome barriers to learning which will be extremely rewarding.

Applications must be received by Monday 31^st August, with interviews due to take place in the week commencing 7^th September.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

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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