SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title - SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary/Rate - £21,000 - £22,500 / annum

Contract: Permanent , Temp to Perm

Location - Caerphilly

Leader Education is working in partnership with a SEN School based in Caerphilly.

We are recruiting for an experienced Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEN school, providing educational support to students aged 11 - 17.

You will have previous experience of working with students with SEMH and complex needs - social, emotional and mental health issues (previously known as BESD, SEBD & EBD) learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. Large majority of the pupils are diagnosed with autism.

behaviour management skills are key as well as patience, empathy and understanding.

THE JOB:

· You will be required to provide either one to one support or small group support to learners with a variety of needs

· Comply with individual learning plans

· To take direction from the class teacher and help support

YOU:

· You must be an experienced classroom support assistant with a good level of experience of working with students with SEMH and complex needs

· Be patient and resilient

· Be creative

· Make learning fun

· Excellent communication skills

· Have a therapeutic and holistic approach

· Team Teach trained would be advantageous, although training can be given.

Job Type: Permanent / Temp to Perm

All successful applicants are subject to DBS and safeguarding checks.

Leader Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all applicants must go through a thorough vetting procedure, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.

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