Teaching Assistant SEN

We are seeking a number of Teaching Assistants to support growing student numbers, to join the education

team in our specialist school and college. A Teaching Assistant  is very different from a

mainstream TA position. During the school week, you will be supporting students, age 5-19, with severe social

communication difficulties, complex learning disabilities and often challenging behaviours to access therapy

based education. With your compassion and guidance, you will help our students learn and achieve the greatest

possible level of independence relative to their complex needs and help prepare them for life beyond school or

college.

Our classes have between 4 and 10 students. They are grouped by ability and to meet their social needs rather

than age. Some class time is structured. Many students follow a personalised timetable. They learn core skills

including numeracy, literacy and science as well as life and living skills including cookery and gardening.

Lessons are often 30 minutes long. Some of our students are non-verbal using alternative means of

communication including Makaton, signs, symbols or communications aids, often using a multi-sensory

approach.

Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging. They may get frustrated, anxious and emotional and

you will need to guide them through it by helping them to manage their feelings and behaviour. You will have the

ongoing support of a skilled and dedicated team. Comprehensive training and mentoring includes learning about

safeguarding, autism and positive behaviour support. Some of our students may need personal care.

All of our TAs take part in a twice weekly TA training package that includes theory and practical sessions and

leads to a teaching apprentice qualification which has been approved by the CPD standards office. If you are

recruited, you will be required to complete Team Teach positive behaviour support training as part of your

induction before employment.

School hours are 36 per week: Monday 08.30-16.00, Tuesday - Thursday 08.30 – 16.15 and Friday 08.30 –

15.45 plus thirty minutes admin time. 

Apply today if you think you would be the right fit for this role