SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary: £23,000 actual, based on 36.75 hours per week, term time only

Working one to one with pupils within small classes and in groups, you will design, plan and deliver teaching sessions to encourage pupils learning and progression as well as improve their social and emotional development.

You will receive extensive training in strategies and interventions that encourage positive outcomes and development of our pupils as well as receiving support and regular supervision from some of the UK's leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts. All whilst making a real difference to the lives of autistic young people.

• Regular pay progression
• Career advancement opportunities to senior roles such as Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
• An impressive range of fully funded training pathways
• Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists
• Term time only working
• Free Parking or Transport from Guildford and Cranleigh to school and back each day
• Company benefits including - pension scheme, performance related bonus scheme, annual salary progression, staff recognition days, High Street discount platform and a comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programme

• Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning
• Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including CABAS teaching ranks, Certification with the UK Society for Behaviour Analysis (UKBA(Cert) & UKiBA (Cert)) and the 40-hour Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) course
• Masters qualification in (High Incidence & Disabilities) and/or (Behaviour Analysis)
• PROACT SCIPr UK - Behaviour Management and Instructor Training
• Support, mentorship and regular supervision from some of the UK's leading and internationally recognised ABA Experts
• Extensive and regular industry training in First Aid, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Support, Personal Care, Autism, Leadership & Line Management to name a few
• Opportunities to broaden your skills and join different committees and working groups relating to Mental Health, Staff Voice, ED&I, Ethics, Emergency Medical Response and much more

• Working 1 to 1 within small classes, encouraging pupils learning and progression as well as improving their social and emotional development.
• Providing teaching and support to pupils, following individualised curriculum plans
• Preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication and life skills
• Contributing to research and undertaking training to support your personal development
• Supporting pupils' participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Assisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack times

• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
• Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent
• Confident working with pupils with a high level of need which may include dysregulated behaviours
• Confident supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Ability to remain calm in high pressure situations
• Commitment to our regular and ongoing professional development programme and training
• A positive, 'can-do' attitude