Teaching Assistant SEN

Overview

A school and college in Burgess Hill is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a positive and friendly community, committed to providing individualised care and learning for students aged 2 to 19, including those with autism.

This establishment offers an inclusive and rewarding environment. Its teaching staff, supported by a multi-disciplinary team (including speech and language, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and special school nurses), provide a highly personalised and creative curriculum, encouraging all students to achieve their full potential.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll be instrumental in creating a positive and engaging learning experience. You will:

• Provide individualised care and learning support to students, acting as a Pupil Champion for their academic, social, emotional, and personal care needs.
• Collaborate with staff and therapists to deliver a highly personalised curriculum.
• Foster an inclusive community where students feel happy and supported.
• Contribute to an environment that encourages all students to achieve their full potential and makes learning exciting and accessible.

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people with special educational needs, especially those with autism, and a desire to make a real impact.
• An empathetic, understanding, and patient approach.
• A collaborative team player, eager to work alongside teachers and therapists.
• A proactive learner, keen to develop new skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Level 2/Grade C or above).
• A strong understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures.
• Access to your own transport.

• Meaningful Impact:
  Help students, including those with autism, thrive.
• Supportive Environment:
  Work in a positive setting with a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.
• Career Development:
  Access fully funded training and qualification opportunities, including RQF CACHE courses (Levels 2, 3 &
  4) and opportunities to complete Maths and English GCSEs. Support for those interested in a teaching career is provided.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Enjoy flexible, term-time only contracts.
• Competitive Pay: per day.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Thorough Induction Training (covering autism, Behaviour Analysis, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, and Personal/Intimate Care), free uniform and DBS check, company pension scheme, and staff well-being facilities.
• Join a welcoming community in the heart of Burgess Hill.

If a compassionate individual is ready to contribute to a truly rewarding educational experience, they are encouraged to apply! Send your CV today!

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