Complex Needs Teaching Assistant – Camberley, Surrey

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Camberley, Surrey

£85-£90 per day

September Start

Are you a skilled SEND Teaching Assistant eager to contribute to the growth and well-being of young learners? Are you in search of a new, highly rewarding challenge? This is your perfect opportunity to make a real difference!

A leading specialist school in Camberley, committed to catering to children with a diverse array of complex needs such as physical disabilities, Autism, Speech and Language disorders, as well as moderate to severe learning disabilities and associated behavioural challenges, is currently seeking a proactive Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this position, you will work closely with the class team to support student development towards academic milestones and EHCP objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to ensure students receive high-quality teaching, learning, and communication support.
• Assist in various educational activities, including lesson preparation, classroom organization, and individual or small group instruction under teacher supervision.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback and support as needed.
• Implement therapy-led programs (if trained) to support students in achieving EHCP goals.
• Manage and support students in regulating and reducing challenging behaviours, adhering to school policies and individual behaviour plans.
• Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines and Equal Opportunities policy.
• Engage in self-development through performance reviews and relevant training opportunities.

Requirements:

• Have experience supporting SEND (personal or professional).
• Consistency is crucial for SEND children, making reliability essential.
• Possess an Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service. If you need assistance with the application process, we're here to support you.
• Provide references demonstrating suitability for the role.
• Commit to safeguarding principles.
• Have eligibility to work in the UK.

The school offers additional SEND related training opportunities to further support staff in effectively meeting the diverse needs of students. If accessibility is a priority for you, rest assured that the school provides convenient public transport links, excellent local amenities, and onsite parking, ensuring convenience for both students and staff.

If this opportunity excites you, attach your CV to this advert! For more information, reach out to Dan via 07377 970292.

About Chalk

At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.

We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools, and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional, and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.

The Legal Bit

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