SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are recruiting on Behalf of a SEN School in the Redruth area who are looking for a Teaching Assistant full time expereinced SEN Teaching Assistants to join them in January. You will be supporting students who could have high levels of need and work at a low academic level. The students can have some complex needs so there are alternative methods of learning. There is a lot of play therapy with the students and their work is mostly photographic evidence. The role will be contracted after a 15 week probation period.

Desirable

• DBS Child & Adult Workforce DBS which is on the update service or be prepared to obtain one.
• Experience with children or adults with additional needs. 
• Exeprience within the care sector or specialist schools
• Experience working with in a social work setting

•  Additional qualifications such as autism awareness or SEN qualifications
• First Aid trained
• Makaton or P.E.C.S. 
• Degree 

The perfect candidate will be able to build relationships with students quickly and will have to be a strong personality as students can show some challenging behaviours. The School will be able to support you with any career progression and are a great school to work for!

The School

• Hours: 08:30-15:00
• Pay: £77-£85 a day (paid weekly)
• Location: Redruth
• Sector: SEN 

If you think this role is perfect for you please apply below 

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