SEND Teaching Assistant
Job description
Job Title - SEND Teaching Assistant
Salary/Rate - £23,000 - £24,500 / annum
Contract: Permanent
Location - Knutsford
September start date
Leader Education is working in partnership with a SEN School based in Knutsford.
We are recruiting for an experienced Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEN school, providing educational support to students aged 5 - 17.
You will have previous experience of working with students with SEMH and complex needs - social, emotional and mental health issues (previously known as BESD, SEBD & EBD) learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. Large majority of the pupils are diagnosed with autism.
behaviour management skills are key as well as patience, empathy and understanding.
THE JOB:
· You will be required to provide either one to one support or small group support to learners with a variety of needs
· Comply with individual learning plans
· To take direction from the class teacher and help support
YOU:
· You must be an experienced classroom support assistant with a good level of experience of working with students with SEMH and complex needs
· Be patient and resilient
· Be creative
· Make learning fun
· Excellent communication skills
· Have a therapeutic and holistic approach
· Team Teach trained would be advantageous, although training can be given.
Job Type: Permanent
All successful applicants are subject to DBS and safeguarding checks.
Leader Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all applicants must go through a thorough vetting procedure, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.
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