Sen Teaching Assistant - Ashford, United Kingdom - Vision for Education

Vision for Education

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Ashford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant? Join our team in Ashford, working in a specialist resource provision at a mainstream school.

Support students with SEMH or challenging behaviour and contribute to their academic and personal development.

About the role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant in the specialist resource provision, you will play a vital role in supporting students with SEMH, ASC,and/or challenging behaviour to thrive in a mainstream school environment.

You'll work closely with the school's SENCO and teachers, providing one-on-one assistance and facilitating small group activities.

Your responsibilities will include implementing individualised learning plans, helping students overcome challenges, and promoting their social and emotional development. Your caring approach and patience will create a positive and supportive atmosphere for students to flourish academically and personally.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with the mainstream school's staff, fostering an inclusive learning environment and ensuring that all students receive the tailored support they need.

About the school:

Our partner mainstream school in Ashford is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for all students.

The specialist resource provision within the school is dedicated to supporting students with SEMH and challenging behaviour, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.

Joining this school's dedicated team, you'll work closely with experienced educators and professionals, gaining valuable insights into supporting students with diverse needs.

The school's inclusive approach ensures that every student receives the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

Requirements:

To be considered for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant you will:

Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant is desirable, but we welcome individuals with a genuine passion for working with students with SEMH, ASC, ADHD, or challenging behaviour.
Understanding of the specific needs and challenges related to SEMH, ASC, ADHD, or challenging behaviour.
Compassion, patience, and adaptability are essential qualities for success in this role.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students and staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

Experience working with either children or adults with additional needs

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education:

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people.

With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer:

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.