Position: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant Location: The school (SG8 postcode) is easily accessible by car from Royston, Buntingford, Letchworth, North London, and surrounding areas.
Employment Type: Temporary to Permanent - after a successful period, all candidates will be offered the opportunity to become permanent by the head teacher.
Salary: £85 - £105 Per Day (depending on experience) Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday - Please note that due to the needs of the students, we are unable to offer flexibility for part-time staff members.
We are currently seeking full-time Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants to join our team and support students in SEN Schools located in Meldreth (Hertfordshire).
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Our client school currently caters to students aged 5-19 with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
Role responsibilities: Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the community Help young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect Place an emphasis on support and empowerment of young people Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues; the values of the school and demonstrate these in all aspects of the role Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines We are looking for candidates who are: Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development - All fully funded by the school Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning A lover of the outdoor and community learning Capable of having a vision to see potential rather than disability Committed fully to our safeguarding values and procedures Proactive, rather than reactive Creative thinkers with solution focus Able to work supportively as a team member and confidentially when working independently, within a range of settings Excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to our student's communication needs Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs Educated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and English I f you feel this is the right role for you, and you are highly interested in finding a role where you really make a difference to young people's lives, then please submit your CV today.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
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