SEN Teaching Assistant Job Hemel Hempstead area,Piccotts End England UK,Education / Teaching

SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD

Hemel Hempstead

Full or part time

ASAP start

Supply desk is pleased to be working with a special needs school in the Hemel Hempstead area that prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children with SEND allowing for them to succeed to the best of their ability no matter what challenges they may face. The pupils and students have severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and supports children from the ages of 2-19.

The school has excellent facilities and access to a range of resources to provide a rich and stimulating environment for the children.

This is a chance to diversify your own career and move into an incredibly rewarding role within a SEN setting. Applicants with previous experience as an SEND Teaching Assistant (main stream or special needs schools) are also welcomed. You will be responsible for working with children and supporting their complex needs as part of a team of TA s alongside a teacher in a rich and stimulating environment in this SEN school for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and disabilities (PMLD).

The

role will require the following responsibilities;

Supporting students with severe and complex needs including Autism, down syndrome and cerebral palsy
Providing students with personal care assistance
Managing challenging behaviour
Collaborating with the teacher and assisting with creating and delivering activities
Recording students progress and feeding back to the teacher
Will work one to one with some students

The ideal candidate will have /be;

Previous experience with SEND
Good knowledge of SEN and passion to develop
Able to manage challenging behaviour positively
Able to commit to working fixed days full or part time and to commute to the Hemel Hempstead area
Has a clear and valid DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
Able to assist pupils/ students with personal care

In addition to top rates of pay
, and a commitment to your professional development we can offer you a pension contribution scheme and a dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way. Please visit our website (url removed).

Due to the overwhelming response to online advertising, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.