SEN Teaching Assistant - Seven Sisters

Are you looking for a rewarding Career?

Want to make a positive difference to young people and their lives?

Are you patient, empathetic, resilient and supportive?

Do you have any experience supporting pupils with Autism and Learning difficulties?

If you have answered yes - we want you!

We are looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to help grow a special educational needs Schools. You will support our teachers to deliver the curriculum and help nurture a therapeutic environment to meet a range of needs including social, emotional, behavioural, communication and learning difficulties. Your new school will be outstanding and a leading light for our young people and their families.

About the role

Working as an SEN Teaching Assistant you will enhance the learning environment for the pupils, supporting our teachers to promote personal development and well-being for all. You will help setup the classrooms, lead on small parts of lessons, keep accurate records to track pupil progress and contribute to lesson planning. It is essential you are aware of pupil progress and able to flag potential concerns. Experience of working in an SEN setting would be an advantage but not essential.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who can offer excellent behavioural management skills. You will be working with young people who have special needs and your ability to develop trusting relationships with the young people and staff will be crucial. You will be able to reliably work to instruction as well as take the initiative when circumstances demand. An interest in teaching and a desire to improve these students' lives is essential.

The ability to contribute to the development of the school is essential and we believe that energy, passion and a commitment to high standards are key characteristics required. We are looking for a special individual who is able to help inspire and re-engage the young people that we serve. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills and experience in a challenging, motivating and highly rewarding environment.

Why work for us?

• Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference.
• Training and Development opportunities
• School is part of multi academy trust - lots of potential; for development and progression
• Competitive Salary
• Clear path for career progression
• Supportive SLT, SEN department and parents and governors
• State of the art facilities

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Start the new year with a new rewarding role.