SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are recruiting for Teaching Assistants to support primary aged pupils with Special Educational Needs, including Social and Emotional Needs.

After the initial lockdown in 2020, when schools reopened to all pupils in the September, we saw a high demand for support for pupils who were struggling to adjust being back in school and we anticipate a similar level of need once this lockdown is over.

About you:

• Resilient, the ability to work under pressure and be able to meet deadlines
• Ability to use initiative to respond to unexpected problems using recognised procedures and policies as a guide
• Proven ability to manage a demanding workload, work under pressure and deal with conflicting demands
• Knowledge of child learning processes and Special Educational Needs
• An understanding of the complex lives that some young people lead
• Experience in working with challenging individuals
• Previous experience of working within a school environment would be advantageous

About the role:

• To support pupils ‘social and emotional development and promote independence in a safe, secure, challenging environment employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement
• To support the learning of individuals and groups of pupils through the provision of the well-being curriculum and to act as a role model, setting high expectations
• To observe, record and support the social and emotional development of pupils to identify individual needs and difficulties and to feed back to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement 
• To plan and facilitate specific well-being interventions, e.g. drawing and talking, Lego therapy and anger or anxiety management.
• To lead and maintain positive and enjoyable break times for pupils including organising and participating in physical games and activities alongside others.
• To contribute to the whole school inclusive ethos, environment and organisation both practically and as a positive role model for pupils and colleagues

We will have both part time and full time roles available - term time only. 

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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