Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Loughton, Essex
Contract Type: Full-Time / Temp - Perm
Start Date: September 2024
About Us:
Dunbar Education is a leading recruitment agency specializing in education, dedicated to matching talented educators with rewarding teaching opportunities across primary and secondary schools nationwide. Our agency has a dedicated SEN department that works closely with schools, staff and families to offer tailored support and promote positive outcomes.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will be working with students who have a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Specific Learning Difficulties and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will provide both classroom-based support and 1:1 interventions, helping students access the curriculum and achieve their individual goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN in both mainstream classes and specialist settings.
- Assist in the development and implementation of personalised learning plans and support strategies, in collaboration with the SENCO, class teachers and other support staff.
- Support students in managing their behaviour, using positive behaviour management techniques and promoting emotional regulation.
- Adapt learning materials and resources to meet the specific needs of individual students.
- Monitor and record student progress, offering regular feedback to teachers, the SENCO and parents/carers.
- Encourage the development of students' social skills, independence and confidence both in and out of the classroom.
- Work closely with the SENCO and other professionals (e.g., educational psychologists, speech and language therapists) to ensure a holistic approach to student support.
- Support the delivery of intervention programmes tailored to students' needs, such as literacy, numeracy and social skills.
- Assist with any physical or personal care needs that students may require during the school day.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience working with secondary-aged students with SEN in an educational setting.
- A strong understanding of a range of SEN needs, particularly ASD, ADHD, and SEMH and the strategies used to support these.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents/carers.
- Patience, empathy and resilience, with a genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
- The ability to work flexibly, as part of a team and independently when required.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, SEN-specific training) are desirable but not essential.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and welcoming working environment within a committed team.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
- A school that values work-life balance and well-being.
Apply Today:
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in children's lives and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your updated CV.
If this position isn't quite what you are looking for, please still get in touch to discuss other available roles. If you also know of someone else who may be interested, earn extra money with our referral bonus, up to £250!
If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Disclaimer:
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. To adhere to safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.
