Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive educational environment? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join our dynamic team.
Position: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Medway
Role Overview: As a SEN TA, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with special educational needs to achieve their full potential. Working closely with teachers and other support staff, you will provide individualised assistance and create a nurturing learning environment where every child feels valued and supported.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with special educational needs, including those with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, or physical disabilities.
- Assist students with academic tasks, sensory activities, social skills development, and behavior management strategies.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to adapt curriculum materials and instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) under the guidance of the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator).
- Foster positive relationships with students, promoting their self-esteem, independence, and emotional well-being.
If you have experience as a Teaching or Learning Support Assistant in mainstream and feel a move to Special Eductaional Needs provision is something you would be interested in, please do get in touch ASAP.
Equally, if you have a background in health care, fostering or nursing, your transferable skills are wonderful - maybe this is the career change you have been waiting for...? We have roles avaialbe working with children and young people with physical disabilities as well as ASD.
We have contract work and permanent positions available - do not hesitate to get in touch.