SEN Teaching Assistant role
A community led SEN secondary school are looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant These students all have a diagnosis of ASD with severe learning difficulties.
- Small class sizes
- On The Job Training
- Friendly well run school
- In class support
- Brixton location
The SEN Teaching Assistant Job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work with students with SLD and ASD. You will provide one-on-one support, helping students engage with their learning and develop independence, literacy and mathematics skills. If you have patience, creativity, and a desire to make a real impact in the lives of these pupils, then this might be the job for you!
The successful SEN Teaching Assistant applicant will be given an exciting opportunity to work as a part of a fantastic school in Brixton where your energy and experience will be valued as you play an important part working each day towards the schools aim to meet the varied needs of its students.
As an SEN teaching assistant you will enjoy a high degree of job satisfaction as you have the opportunity to apply your skills to working with students ho need support building their independence as they navigate secondary school.
The School
Based in Brixton this fantastic school is a friendly and well respected in the local community with students across the school ages 4-19Pupils from Brixton and across surrounding areas who attend this school are offered a broad and balanced curriculum, that is tailored around an extensive knowledge of their learning difficulties and tailored to them.Support and training offered every week to further develop your knowledge and skills as an SEN teaching assistant for children with varied needs.You will be working with skilled Teachers and SEN Teaching Assistant's in a classroom environmentThe SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievementSupport with planning, preparation and resourcing for lessonsPromote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activitiesUse effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and proceduresOrganise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environmentThe SEN Teaching Assistant Applicant
The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant applicant will be have the following qualities :
Enjoyment of working with young peopleWill have experience working with students with with various SEN needsSensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupilsA commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupilsCommitment to maintaining confidentiality at all timesCommitment to safeguarding pupil's well-being and equalityHonest, hardworking, transparent with a willingness to learn and developGood organisational skillsAbility to build effective working relationships with pupils and adultsThe ability to remain calm in stressful situations