SEND Teaching Assistant

Teacher Active is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant for a client school who cater for pupils ages 11 – 19-year-old who have ASC and Complex Needs.
This role requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to helping pupils with SEND thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.

To provide support to pupils in their learning, ensuring they have the necessary resources and guidance to engage in educational activities and achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

To support the class teacher/tutor in order to ensure the delivery of a high-quality education for all students
To support the class teacher and/or tutor to ensure that all relevant education policies and procedures are implemented in full
To provide relevant and appropriate support to students, on an individual or group basis, in order to enable them to access the curriculum as independently as possible
To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational, and moral development of the students
To ensure that the available equipment and resources are used, stored and maintained efficiently, reporting any maintenance issues to the appropriate staff
To support the class teacher and/or tutor in organising the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students with autistic spectrum disorder
Requirements

Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Desirable)
Willingness to work towards further qualifications as required (Essential)
Undertake relevant group induction training on commencement (essential)

About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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