SEN Teaching Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a school based in Slough. This role is ideally suited to a flexible, adaptable, and empathetic professional who can demonstrate patience and care when supporting students aged 2 to 19 years old.

Candidates will be working with pupils presenting a broad spectrum of learning disabilities and complex needs, including profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), autism, and non-verbal communication profiles.

Responsibilities include delivering tailored support within small group settings as well as on a one-to-one basis, establishing positive rapport, and actively facilitating each student's educational and personal development.

This position is on a long term contract until the end of this academic year with an option to go from temporary to permanent.

Salary: £88-95 per day.

Working Hours Between: 8:30-4:30

You Will Need:

• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (Child and Adult Workforce only) or willingness to undergo one.
• 3-6 months of experience working alongside pupils with severe learning difficulties, disabilities and autism.
• GCSE grades 4/C or above in English and Maths.
• Access to public transport or own vehicle. (Local bus routes are available)

If you are interested in this position please send your current Cv to [email removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university