SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate and dedicated 1-to-1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 7 student with complex medical and educational needs, including tics, fits, and Tourette’s Syndrome. This role requires a patient, attentive, and proactive individual to provide continuous care and assistance both in the classroom and throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored educational support to enable the student to access the curriculum effectively.
• Assist with managing and supporting the student’s specific health needs, including monitoring and responding to tics, fits, and other symptoms.
• Work closely with teachers, medical professionals, and family to ensure a consistent and safe care plan.
• Support the student’s social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Maintain detailed records of care and progress.

The Educator will require the following:

• Experience working with children who have neurological or medical conditions, preferably including Tourette’s and epilepsy/seizure disorders.
• Patience, empathy, and a calm demeanour under pressure.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Relevant qualifications or training in special education or care are desirable.
• DBS clearance will be required.

Benefits of working through Teaching Personnel:

• Control your own working diary – we can find you work at daily supply, long-term and permanent jobs in primary, secondary and special needs schools right across the country.
• Support for your professional development –  through our CPD Academy Teaching Personnel gives you access to a vast range of career-enhancing Continuing Professional Development and training opportunities.
• Regular weekly pay – You will receive weekly pay with rates based on your skills, experience, flexibility and availability. Our payroll team works hard to ensure your pay is accurate and any queries are dealt with speedily.
• Easy online admin – Our my TP provides a range of digital services that make your work admin and communication simple.
• Safe working practices – We work hard to ensure your reputation is protected and you are kept safe at work.
  
• Personalised Specialised Consultant – You will be provided with a specific consultant who will be support you with all your admin / personal issues with your next position.

If you’re interested in the above, have any questions and / or would like to know about the opportunities we have, apply with your CV and someone will be in touch.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website 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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