Send Support Assistant - Ilkley, United Kingdom - AK Teaching

AK Teaching

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Ilkley, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

'Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant's:

Location:
LEEDS LS29

Position:
SEN Teaching Assistant's

Start date:
April

AK teaching West Yorkshire Secondary team are working on behalf of our outstanding and friendly workforce partner school in Ilkley to appoint motivated and committed SEN Teaching Assistant's to work across our schools with pupils who have additional needs including (but not limited to): Reading and Writing disabilities, Autism, Physical or Mental disabilities, severe and profound learning disabilities, and pupils with varying levels of concentration such as ADHD/ADD.

These are students in mainstream schools so the needs vary and can often be unrecognizable.

They need a supportive role model to get them through there day to day life in school as well as someone who has the ability to scaffold them and portray instructions in a way the student can understand and feel rewarded.

Pupils are aged 11-18 who depend upon additional support. The school curriculum provides learning opportunities that are appropriately structured to aid the academic and social development of students. You will be expected to support students in reaching their full potential while encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience.

We are seeking SEN Teaching Assistants with the following:

Previous experience supporting young people with Special Educational Needs
Previous experience of working with challenging behaviours
Previous Youth Work or coaching experience
Commitment and motivation to support students with Special Needs
Excellent communication skills

You will be joining a school that aspires to be the best and achieve the best outcomes for all their students.

Staff strive to deliver engaging and motivating learning experiences allowing pupils to feel challenged in achieving their full potential. You will be working alongside specialist teaching staff and specialists who provide top quality assistance.

Working closely with the class teacher, your responsibilities will include:

Supervising and supporting pupils ensuring their safety and access to the curriculum
Promoting inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Attend to the pupil's personal needs including social, health and welfare matters
Prepare learning resources
To encourage positive peer interaction and engagement in teacher led activities
Provide feedback to pupils and parents/carers
Completing paperwork/administration tasks as necessary

Next Steps:

If you are interested in this role, please submit the most up to date CV to Alex from the West Yorkshire Secondary Branch.

We look forward to speaking to you soon

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract

Contract length: 3 months

Salary:
£90.00-£120.00 per day

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits: