SEND Teaching Assistant

Full Job Description

We are working with a good secondary school in Telford who are looking to secure a SEND Teaching Assistant to provide additional support to their Pastoral Team.

The role of the SEND Teaching Assistant involves setting appropriate boundaries for students who have additional behavioural needs, and may exhibit complex barriers to learning. As a result of your strength of practice you will support other staff in their development in these areas. 

• Providing care to pupils, ensuring their safety and dealing with any problems the pupils may have
• Liaising with other staff members, parents/guardians and professionals
• Prepare letters and paperwork when needed
• Following GDPR & Safeguarding protocol
• Resilient and instinctive approach in meeting students’ needs
• Use behaviour management strategies effectively and be able to work using your own initiative while following policies and procedures
• High level of flexibility and will welcome the opportunity to work in different settings with different approaches to engage learners.

Requirements for the role

• Previous experience of working as a Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Excellent communication and listening
• Ability to remain calm
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to be able to build relationships
• Be able to support students with their problems
• Sensitivity and understanding

Summary

• Monday to Friday.
• 37 hours per week, term time + 1 week.
• Temp to Perm or straight Perm position for the right candidate.
• Previous experience required.
• Working as part of a bigger SEN/Pastoral Team in school.

If you would like to be considered for this position then please contact Amnis by sending your CV to us.