Teaching Assistant
REF: SENPLOY/151023
Education ⫽ SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
£90-£123 per day
Contract, Full time
Job description
- Learning Support Assistant (Special Educational Needs)
- East Midlands - Nottingham
- Start Date: September 2024
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8.45am-3.15pm, Term Time Only
A special educational needs school in East Midlands who cater for children and young people, between the ages of 7 and 19 are looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to support pupils in the new academic year.
Due to the nature of our roles, candidates must be a UK Resident residing within the local area. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
Our client have a number of specialist schools and alternative provisions across the East Midlands that support the needs of pupils who may be "lost to learning" or "hard to place". They deliver a broad and balanced curriculum that enables the students to develop their skills and capabilities that are needed in order for them to become independent in their adulthood.
As a Teaching Assistant you will ideally have previous experience providing support for young people with additional needs, and provide high-quality learning experiences that transform young lives.
What will you do in the role?
- Provide calming and nurturing support for learners, encouraging their independence and rewarding progression milestones.
- Develop effective resources for young people with additional needs
- Be committed to delivering holistic family interventions
- Be driven to provide positive outcomes to children, young people and vulnerable adults
- To support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
The role of Learning Support Assistant will involve working on a 1:1 and small group basis, to support and provide guidance to encourage their engagement in learning within their classroom environment as well as their personal and social development during socialising periods through break and lunch times. The ideal candidate for this role will be resilient, caring and nurturing, with a desire to make a positive impact to the education journey for children and young people.
What skills do you need to have?
- Ability to relate well to pupils and young adults with additional needs, experience of working with SEN would be advantageous, personal experience is hugely relevant, but a character fit is most important.
- Hold a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g. Level 2 award/certificate in support work in schools/teaching and learning in schools
- Two years experience of working with children and young people or vulnerable adults within an education, health or social care setting
- Ideally have a valid Team Teach certificate - if not, you can do your training through us!
- Be driven to provide positive outcomes to children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Be resilient, not easily offended and have the skills to de-escalate sometimes challenging situations.
- Be able to remain calm under pressure.
- Be confident, passionate, and highly motivated.
- Be vigilant in identifying safeguarding concerns and following protocol.
Key benefits we offer are:
- Competitive day rates, paid weekly.
- CPD Training Academy offering huge discounts on courses such as Safeguarding Children and Team Teach training.
- Dedicated and specialist consultant committed to supporting you.
- CCS Framework provider
- Free digital registration and online timesheet portal
- Out our hours support
- £100 refer a friend scheme.
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