Teaching Assistant in Pupil Referral Unit

Do you have experience supporting children with challenging behaviour? Do you have experience working with children with difficult backgrounds? Do you want to make a positive difference to a child's well-being and development? If so then this is the job for you!

An established pupil referral unit school based in Milton Keynes are looking for a behaviour mentor/LSA starting immediately to work with pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour, ADHD, autism and other additional needs. A lot of these students have a challenging background and are in need of some significant support to help grow their self esteem and confidence.

The position is:

• Full time - working from 8.30am to 4pm
• Long term - starting immediately on an ongoing basis
• To support pupils of Primary age groups with challenging behaviour

Your work as a special needs teaching assistant would depend on the age of the children and their individual needs, but would typically involve:

• Supporting schoolwork under the supervision of the teacher
• Preparing learning resources
• Encouraging children's confidence, self esteem and independence
• Helping children understand instructions, through repetition, re-phrasing or demonstrating
• Putting into practice individual education, social, behavioural and personal care programmes
• Encouraging children to communicate with one another and with staff
• Providing feedback and assistance to teachers
• Supporting children in social activities and on outings
• Assisting children during therapy sessions
• Recognising signs of distress in children and offering reassurance
• Attending to pupils' physical needs
• Completing records

Key skills and experience needed:

• Experience working in specialist schools such as SEN schools or Pupil Referral Units
• Previous support work within a school or other child related experience
• Strong behaviour management and confident with challenging behaviour
• SEN experience is essential
• One to one and small group work
• Professional manner
• Enthusiastic and friendly, yet firm approach

This SEN school prides itself on creating a nurturing and stimulating environment. They are looking for someone to be committed and enthusiastic in order to establish positive relationships with students and offer support to regulate their feelings. It is incredibly key to maintain high expectations of students to access their learning and ensure all tasks are completed to a high standard.

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If you are interested in this role or would like any further information, please contact Harry at Teaching Personnel on 01604 521220 or press the apply button today!