Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Are you a caring Special Needs Teaching Assistant who specialises in working with Children and young people with Complex Needs? Can you use your experience and knowledge of SEND to help children to develop a range of skills the classroom?

Chalk are recruiting for a positive SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a SEND school in Leicester, which caters for children with Autism, Speech and Language disorders, moderate to severe learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviours. In this role, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities within the classroom environment and support them to make progress towards positive academic and EHCP outcomes.  This position requires a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all students can thrive.

Job Description

This Special Needs Teaching Assistant role will involve supporting SEND children in the classroom as well as at lunch and break times. You will be required to assist with personal care while maintaining the pupil’s dignity. You will work closely with the class teacher supporting the children across various activities, while providing a happy and safe learning environment. Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

 To be considered for this role you will need:

• Experience supporting young people with SEND and complex needs
• Excellent communication skills
• A caring and positive attitude with a flexible approach
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Provide tailored assistance to students with diverse learning needs
• Undertake activities as directed by the class teacher/leader which may include:
• Preparing for learning including displays and resources
• Contributing to the development of class planning and pupil targets
• Assisting with a range of education activities designed to meet the needs of the individual or small group which may include direct teaching/instructing overseen by a teacher

Additional requirements:

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

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

For more information please contact Natasha on 07538510854