Secondary - Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

• Location: Caterham, Surrey
• £14-£18ph depending on experience,
• Will go permanent IF successful
• Job Type: Full-time, Term time only. Temp to perm position.

Hours are:Mon 08:15-16:45Tues 08:15-16:45Weds 08:15-16:45Thurs 08:15-17:00Fri 08:15-16:00

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at a vibrant education centre in Caterham, Surrey. This role is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with communication and social interaction difficulties, typically associated with Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism, and challenging behaviour.

Day to Day of the role:

• Establish a warm, caring, and supportive relationship with pupils to support their safety and enjoyment of learning.
• Promote and encourage independence and personal development in students.
• Support the Class Teacher in all areas of the day-to-day running of the class.
• Respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and adapt to any task to ensure smooth running. This may include physical intervention, with full training provided.
• Promote pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development, and spiritual well-being.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Experience of working in a special school environment is highly desirable.
• Team TEACH Training (desirable).

Benefits:

• Life assurance and Pension.
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Car lease scheme.
• Fully funded training and qualifications.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan.

How to apply:

To apply for the SEN Teaching Assistant position, please apply. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and are a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.