11 Oct
Academics
Surrey
Job description
Graduate - Art Therapy - Psychology - Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Surrey Education SEN - £80-£85 per day
Do you have a passion for demonstrating the value of education, and supporting children with Autism and Speech, Language & Communication needs?
This specialist school based near Guildford / Godalming are looking for a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to support children aged 4-17 with severe learning difficulties.
The Special Needs Teaching Assistant role is an excellent way to get your foot in the door’, providing the opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience, and expanding your knowledge and skillset.
The Special Needs LSA role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting.
Career progression routes include Play Therapist, Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and various Child Psychology and Educational Psychology routes.
A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation.
Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more at risk’ of negative outcomes. As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.
Job Role and Responsibilities of a Special Needs Teaching Assistant :
- Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
- Behaviour and pastoral support
- Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
- Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
- Willing to work 1 : 1 and in small groups with students
- Ensure safeguarding of students
- Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
Start date September 2024
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
Mon-Fri, 08 : 30 to 15 : 30, PAYE, term time only
£80-£85 per day
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and / or overseas police check where appropriate
Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd :
01483 362 636 l
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
▶️ Grad - Therapy - Psychology - Autism - Special Needs Assistant
🖊️ Academics
📍 Surrey