SEN Teaching Assistant

Description:

SEND Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Hastings, East Sussex

Full or part time

ASAP OR September start

The School:

Supply desk is pleased to be working with a special needs school in the Hastings area that prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children with SEND allowing for them to succeed to the best of their ability no matter what challenges they may face. The pupils and students have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and the school supports children from the ages of 7-19. The school has excellent facilities and access to a range of resources to provide a rich and stimulating environment for the children.  

This is a chance to diversify your own career and move into an incredibly rewarding role within a SEN setting. Applicants with previous experience as an SEND Teaching Assistant (main stream or special needs schools) or candidates with transferrable skills from another profession such as carers or psychology graduates are welcomed to apply. You will be responsible for working with children and supporting their complex needs as part of a team of TA’s alongside a teacher in a rich and stimulating environment in this SEN school for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).

The role will require the following responsibilities;

Supporting students with SEN needs including SEMH, Autism and Mild Learning Difficulties
Managing challenging behaviour
Collaborating with the teacher and assisting with creating and delivering activities
Recording students’ progress and feeding back to the teacher
Will work one to one with some students
The ideal candidate will have /be;

Previous experience with SEN or have related qualifications (childcare, SEN or psychology)
Good knowledge of SEND or a passion to support children with SEND
Able to manage challenging behaviour
Able to commit to working fixed days – full or part time and to commute to the Hastings, East Sussex area
Has a clear and valid DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
Able to assist pupils/ students with personal care
In addition to top rates of pay, and a commitment to your professional development we can offer you a pension contribution scheme and a dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way.  Please visit our website .

To take full advantage of this opportunity please forward your CV to 

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Due to the overwhelming response to online advertising, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards