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SalaryRole: Teaching Assistant - to work with students who have SEND
Details: Monday to Friday 8.45-3.45, 70- 80 per day + Holiday Pay, long term supply work
Location: Swanley
School: talentED are working with a special educational needs school based in Swanley, the school are rated "Good" by Ofsted, they are a specialist day and residential school for children and young people aged 8-19 who have moderate to severe learning difficulties and autism. Many of their pupils have additional needs including ADHD, Downs Syndrome and language difficulties.
The children and young people are at the heart of everything they do. Their aim is to provide an outstanding and supportive learning environment which challenges students to achieve success. We are looking for a very special person to join the team to support and make a difference to the children.
You will work work alongside various professionals to support each child's needs. You will be joining a caring and outgoing team and a school who take your personal progression, welfare and career very seriously.
Role:
- Follow instructions from Teachers to support effectively in the classroom
- Adhere to professional practice standards and legislation, including confidentiality, safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion policies
- Support students on 1:1, adapting your approach on a case-by-case basis to engage students effectively.
- Working in small groups of children as directed by the class teacher
- Help children with learning and development
Qualities and experience we look for:
- Prior experience working with vulnerable children or young adults - perhaps you have worked in schools or a care background before?
- Qualifications relating to education or medical/care. This could be a manual handling certificate through to a degree in counselling. If you think it could be relevant, we are interested in speaking to you!
- Had experience with family members who have special education needs or needed special medical support.
- A passion for education and want the opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life.
talentED is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
Please apply today
