SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Crawley - June 2024 An incredible school for children aged 6-11 with social, emotional and mental health challenges are welcoming caring and compassionate individuals to apply for their position of SEN Teaching Assistant. It is such a stunning building on lovely grounds, almost like Hogwarts The facilities there are excellent to allow the children to let off some steam and play. They also have a therapy dog and chickens on-site. Key benefits of the SEN Teaching Assistant role: Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid Term-time only which means lots of holiday Permanent employment opportunities available What can you expect to do on a daily basis as a SEN Teaching Assistant? Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use Preparation of activities and tidying away after Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately What is required of you? A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs A caring, compassionate and resilient nature A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with) You must not be barred from working with children You will have grades A-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)