SEN Teaching Assistant

We are currently seeking anSEN Teaching Assistant to join a bespoke Specialist Schoolsupporting children aged 11-16 with SEMH needs based in Berkeley.

Therole:

The purpose of theTeaching Assistantis to support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.

Key duties:

• Establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils in order to support them feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the School.
• Promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times.
• Contribute to providing high quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences through supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.
• 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 presented to achieve the smooth running of the school.
• Promote pupils cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team
• Under the guidance of a more senior TA or a teacher, ensure all documentation is completed correctly for records of incidents, health, behaviour etc. as necessary

Experience /Qualifications:

• A GCSE (or equivalent qualification) pass in Maths and English is essential.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
• Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD
• Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual

• Be positive and creative in meeting pupils needs

Benefits:

• Full training and continued support
• Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by the Company!
• Life assurance and pension
• Health cash back plan
• Car lease scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Perk box
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program

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