The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will support pupils and Teachers at a leading and well run school who instill a culture of independence within thier pupils. The school offer immediate training for all staff, short term temp to permanent contracts and interviews to all successful applicants after just 1 week!
Responsibilities:
Support the class teacher in planning, delivering and assessing lessons.
Work with individual pupils with a range of specific needs.
Use a range of specialist strategies and resources to support children with autism, such as visual aids, social stories and sensory activities.
Assist in developing children's life skills, communication, social engagement, emotional and behavioural skills.
Work collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each child.
Help to maintain accurate records and progress reports to inform ongoing planning and assessment.
Requirements:
Experience of working with children or young people, knowledge or experience of supporting pupils with special educational needs (particularly autism) is an advantage.
Those from a care background or experience supporting with feeding or lifting / hoisting
Ability to use a range of specialist strategies and resources to support children with a range of physical and emotional needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals.
Highly organised with good record-keeping skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate a positive, flexible and proactive attitude.
If you are passionate about working with children with autism and have the relevant experience, we would love to hear from you.
Does this sound like a role for you? If so, I would love to hear from you. Contact Sam in the Hertforshire office on (phone number removed), or email your CV to (url removed)
Salary description
£95.00 - £110.00 per day