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Your new job will be in a primary school in Rugby, supporting some Reception pupils with additional needs. The hours of this job are 8.45-15.15 Monday to Friday, and this job is ongoing. The school is accessible from Rugby and surrounding villages, Daventry, and Coventry.
Your new role
You'll be working within a classroom environment as a SEN Teaching Assistant on a 1 to 2 basis with two Reception pupils. One pupil has been diagnosed with autism and the other is undiagnosed but believed to also be autistic. You will spend most of your time with the pupils in the schools 'support hub', which is a sensory room. The children are not following the curriculum but are trying to loosely follow a routine. You will need to be passionate and understanding of children with SEN needs and be committed to helping the children to get the most from their day. This may mean using your initiative to adapt your daily plan to suit the children's needs and learning styles. You will need to make your learning environment stimulating and engaging for the child and must have a good understanding of child-led learning and be prepared to assist in the preparation of activities throughout the day.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed as a SEN Teaching Assistant, you must have-
- At least 40 days experience working within a childcare setting. This can be either on a voluntary basis or paid work.
- Good understanding of how to support children with additional needs.
- Confidence within your role is essential as you will be regularly feeding back to the classroom teacher regarding the children's progress, and possible learning strategies that could be implemented to help the children to succeed and meet their goals.
- You will need to have experience of working with children with SEN, specifically with autism.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive-
- Consistent regular full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
- You will have a dedicated and caring consultant to assist you on your career journey and finding a job.
- You will have access to continued and professional development training throughout your journey with Hays.
If this job doesn't sound right for you, but you think you know someone who could be a perfect fit, we offer an amazing referral scheme, where you can earn yourself £350 once they have completed 20 days of work!
What you need to do now
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