Overview: Position: SEN Teaching Assistant Salary: Actual salary £21,709.61 - £22,388.59 dependent on experience Location: Quidenham, Norwich, Contract: Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time only - Monday - Friday - 8.30am - 4.30pm (5pm on Thursday, extra half hour taken off on another day) Start Date: Immediate About the School: Due to our continued expansion, were currently looking for Teaching Assistants to join our school.
You will be working alongside the teacher and therapy teams to create an enabling environment and supporting students to actively engage with their social and academic environment.
We provide day placements for students aged 11 to 16 years primarily with communication and interaction difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
Some may be on the autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning.
With small classes, a maximum of 10 students and a minimum of 3 staff per class you can focus on the needs of each student.
There is a full clinical team onsite to always support and you will have the support of an experienced and stable SLT.
The Schools Values: At this SEN School, they are looking for staff who share their commitment to: Valuing each child as an individual Showing patience, listening carefully, and focusing on positive outcomes Managing challenging behaviour with understanding and compassion Creating a supportive, calm, and welcoming environment for pupils and staff Building strong relationships with parents and the wider community to ensure a common understanding of our values Opportunity: The school are currently seeking Teaching Assistants to join their expanding team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new venture and contribute to the growth of a brand-new school.
You will work closely with the Education Team to ensure the smooth running of the school and help shape the provision as it develops.
Job Summary: As a Teaching Assistant, your main role will be to support pupils in their learning and overall well-being, ensuring each child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
You will: Assist teachers with the day-to-day management of the classroom Work alongside the class team to provide meaningful educational experiences for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and moderate to severe learning difficulties Help manage positive behaviour strategies, tailored to each child's needs Promote the safety and well-being of students, in line with the school's safeguarding policies Responsibilities and Requirements: Qualifications: Good standard of English, Maths, and communication skills Desirable Knowledge and Experience: Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) Understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures Experience managing challenging behaviour Experience in an educational setting or inclusive environment is advantageous Skills: Commitment to putting the child first and treating each pupil as an individual Positive, creative approach to meeting student needs Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with staff and professionals Good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills Flexibility, adaptability, and solution-focused mindset Ability to meet the physical demands of the role Join this brilliant SEN School and make a real difference in the lives of young people!
If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs, apply today to be part of this exciting new venture.
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