SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a new challenge? A rewarding carer?

Wanting to make a real difference to the lives of children living with Special Educational Needs?

An opportunity has opened for a Teaching Assistant in a SEN provision in Northampton. The pupils are of secondary age (11-18) with specialised needs including Autism, physical disabilities and other complex learning / PMLD needs meaning that students are working at a much lower level than in mainstream education and with class size reduced.

Your role will be to support in the classroom for basic themed topics as well as more specific communication and life skills. Lessons are designed to be fun and activity based, placing focus on supporting each individuals needs, building confidence and providing practical skills. The school also offers vocational courses which will equip students with skills to support them through life and employment. All students in the centre have an Educational Healthcare Plan which is the key focus for learning and drives their personalised curriculum. You will be responsible for keeping lessons engaging for students with profound, multiple and severe learning, health and care needs. This is a great opportunity for those with health and social care experience, graduates from psychology / related courses or those looking to gain experience in education and enhance personal development by working in a specialist setting!

This is a full-time role, Monday-Friday to start immediately.

You will need to have suitable references and a DBS certificate (or be eligible to apply).

If you are interested in this role, please apply today with your updated CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the role further.

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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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