SEND Learning Support Assistant

Chalk Education is working on an exciting opportunity for a TA who is looking for the next career move within Special educational needs.

A school based in Slough is looking to employ an SEN LSA with at least 2-3 years’ experience working with children who are on the Autistic spectrum and looking to develop their skills to become a HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant).

The school has just moved into a brand-new building, and their additional resource is available for the right candidate to make it their own. You will be part of a team of two individuals running the unit and making it your own. The unit has the capacity to cater for up-to 11 children. However currently there is only 1-2 children based in the unit which the school expect to see grow over the coming months and years.

To be successful at this role you will:

• Be good at building relationships
• Be naturally empathetic and understanding but also be good at positive persuasion
• Experience with supporting special needs individuals within a school-based environment
• Experience with Autism, ADHD and social and emotional health
• Knowledge of how to create visual resources and adapt lesson material to suit the child’s ability.
•  Engaging with young people to help improve their aspirations, behaviour and attitude towards their own academic development.
• Supporting pupils inside and outside of the unit
• Working with families to enhance their impact on pupil behaviour, pastoral wellbeing and progress.

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Commitment to Safeguarding

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

Please contact Jas on 01753 201 014 for more information.