SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Summary:

To support a Year 3 Autistic child on a 1:1 basis and within and without the class
To reinforce and support with their targets
To support the teaching and therapy staff to maintain detailed case notes
To act as a resource and support for other staff members
To maintain continuous professional development.
Job Type/Category:

We wish to appoint a passionate teaching assistant to join our client''s team and work in close partnership with their teachers, therapists, and teaching assistants. The school is based in Horsham and caters for students with SEN. The role is to work 1:1 with an Autistic child 5 days a week 9am-3pm with 30 minutes for lunch. It is a full-time role and could become permanent.

The school has a stimulating, structured and nurturing environment. They have high, realistic and achievable expectations for their students. They create a secure environment for their students allowing them to feel safe.

Required Education, Skills & Qualifications:

We would be delighted to hear from you if you are:

A self-motivated, dynamic, committed, hardworking individual who enjoys a challenge, but retains a sense of humour
Forward thinking, innovative person, who always puts the pupils needs first
Experienced in working with SEMH/special needs pupils and wish to develop your skills and knowledge further
Interested in working in a progressive, lively school in a rewarding field of education
Someone who understands challenging behaviour and has high levels of resilience and a positive attitude
Committed to further professional development
Able to and enjoys participating in different types of play
Someone who can take initiative but can also follow instructions
To be considered you must be:

Passionate about helping children
Experienced or some knowledge of working with special needs children
Committed to self-improvement and developing your knowledge
Enhanced DBS check (or willing to be checked)
Available for interview
Benefits of working with Supply Desk:

With 17 branches nationwide, you can be sure that our staff will find you the right job in the right location. And if re-location is of interest you, we can help with that too. See our links below for some of the fantastic benefits you''ll receive when you work with Supply Desk.

Guaranteed Payment Scheme
Continued Professional Development
Refer a Friend programme
National and International Relocation
Life after Teaching
For more information about this role please send your CV to (url removed) or call and ask to speak to Sophie.

If this isn''t the right role for you, I have an array of positions in the West and East Sussex, so please do still get in touch and we can discuss other opportunities

We are passionate about safeguarding at Supply Desk and as such you will need to undertake our thorough vetting procedures, which include an enhanced DBS, full work history, references and a face-to-face interview so please ensure you are able to provide these details in order to apply