Flexible working - SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Do you value the flexibility of working around your schedule? Join our team at Teaching Personnel, a leading provider of educational support services. We are currently seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work on a supply basis within a Specialist SEN School setting. If you are looking to gain experience supporting students with complex needs and enjoy the flexibility of adhoc working, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored support and guidance to students aged 11-16 with SEN, assisting them in regulating emotions, developing coping strategies, and navigating social interactions.
- Implement behaviour management techniques tailored to the specific needs of students with ASD, including sensory regulation strategies and visual supports.
- Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to deliver personalised behaviour support interventions and contribute to the development of individual support plans.
- Assist in managing instances of challenging behaviour, using proactive strategies to prevent escalation and promote positive behaviour.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, behaviour incidents, and interventions, providing feedback to regular staff members as required.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive environment within the classroom and across the school, promoting understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity.
- Provide guidance and support to regular teaching staff on best practices for supporting students with ASD and SEMH needs within the classroom environment.
Open to applicants from all backgrounds
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH and ASD needs, preferably within an education setting desirable.
- Resilience and patience when working with challenging behaviour and complex emotional needs.
- Ability to work flexibly on an adhoc basis, responding to the needs of the school as required.
- Relevant qualifications in education, psychology, counselling, health care or a related field are desirable but not essential.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, adhering to organisational policies and procedures at all times.
- Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain) is required for this role.
Benifits
- Flexible and adhoc working arrangements, allowing you to choose shifts that suit your availability.
- Competitive daily rate based on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunity to gain experience in a specialist SEN school environment and build valuable skills.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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