AddressSpecial Education Teaching Assistant
Job Description:
Engage Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teaching Assistant to join our team. As a Special Education Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you will play a crucial role in supporting students with diverse learning needs, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance to thrive academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Individualised Education Plans (IEPs): Collaborate with Special Education teachers and other staff to implement and monitor IEPs for students with special needs.
- Provide One-on-One Support: Work closely with students to provide individualised support, including academic tutoring and behaviour management.
- Assist in Classroom Activities: Assist teachers in planning and conducting lessons, adapting materials, and maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Data Tracking: Collect and maintain data on student progress, behaviour, and IEP goals, sharing this information with the appropriate stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to supporting students with special needs.
- Behavioural Support: Implement behaviour intervention strategies and support students in developing appropriate social skills.
- Safety: Ensure the safety and well-being of all students, particularly those with physical or behavioural challenges.
- Communication: Maintain open and regular communication with parents/guardians to update them on their child's progress and address any concerns.
Desirable qualities:
- Previous experience working with students or with special needs is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of IEPs and Special Education laws and regulations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic classroom environment.
- Basic computer skills for data tracking and communication purposes.
- Valid background check and any required certifications or clearances.
Your benefits:
- This role is the ideal stepping stone for those who are potentially looking to gain experience to progress into teaching or for those who aspire to work within the area of Social and Emotional Mental Health.
- Opportunities for CPD and high-quality professional development are at the very core of this role.
- Become a vital part of a school always striving towards providing the best possible education for its pupils, especially those who need your support the most.
- No two days will ever be the same. If you like excitement and respond well to change, then this role is for you.
About us:
We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.
- Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
- Free CPD sessions
- Your own dedicated consultant
- £150 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus
- Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
How to apply:
You can apply or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.
All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.
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