Job Role : SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary £17,000 – £22,000 Full Time, Permanent (Term time only) 37 weeks

Location: Coulsdon,Croydon

Are you interested in working within the Special Educational Needs sector?

Are you looking for a full time role as a SEN Teaching Assistant with excellent training opportunities and the possibility of career progression?

Are you looking for a rewarding career where no two days are the same?

We are working with and supporting a school in Coulsdon who are looking for experienced class support staff (Progress partners) to join their successful journey to holistically promote Inclusion, Independence, and Self-worth in all areas of school life to their amazing students.

They are dedicated to meeting the academic, therapeutic, and vocational needs of our students. Our mission is to create, adapt, and implement functional curricula necessary to meet the diverse individual needs of our student population and increase current and future independence.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

  • To achieve the highest possible levels of progress and achievement for all pupils at the School.
  • To support the Senior Leadership Team in creating lasting improvement in the quality of provision through supporting teaching, learning and assessment with professionalism and high expectations.
  • To develop systems to ensure all key performance indicators can be measured appropriately on a regular basis.

    • Main Responsibilities of Role

  • To take a lead role in delivering learning activities to individuals and groups of pupils under an agreed system of supervision
  • To make a significant contribution to the planning and preparation of learning activities for specified individuals or groups
  • To provide the relevant teacher(s) with appropriate feedback and reports on pupil achievement, progress and development
  • To contribute to effective team practice by attending and participating in planned in-service training as appropriate Inclusion, Independence and Self-worth
  • To promote the inclusion of all pupils within the classroom and being aware of different pupil’s specific needs.
  • To understand and respond positively to the physical, emotional and /or behavioural need of pupils and to encourage participation and independence
  • To promote and reinforce School policies, practices and procedures, including an understanding of child protection and health and safety responsibilities
  • To participate in multi-agency meetings if required
  • To liaise with parents/ carers as point of contact for learning support/ welfare issues

    • Skills , Qualities , Experience

  • Level 2 or 3 Certification in specific subject area
  • Grade C or above in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience of working with young people within a school environment
  • Willingness to undertake training as required to fulfil role
  • An understanding of national developments in the area of SEND
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of partners and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality

    • Please contact N or call 01293-527416

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