Join A Dedicated Team as a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant
Location: Smallfield, Surrey
Hourly Rate: £12.31 - £13.16 per hour
Salary: £21,995.67 - £23,514.45 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a £1,000 Welcome Bonus*
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Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Flexibility is essential. You will also be required to work until 5:00 pm one day a week for staff training and meetings. Term-time only.
The School
This School, part of the a large academy group, is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team in Smallfield, Surrey. Here, they support children aged 6-11 years who have communication difficulties typically associated with Asperger's Syndrome and Autism.
The School is closely linked with another of their local sites and both share the same Principal and Head of School, though each location has its own Assistant Head and team of Teachers and TAs. Additionally, a full therapy team is on-site to support both staff and students. While the sites operate independently, staff and students do cross between them.
Why Should You Apply?
- You want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the students and their families.
- You are excited to contribute to their broad and creative curriculum.
- You want to work with an inspiring and diverse student population.
- You thrive as part of a collaborative and committed multi-disciplinary team.
- You are committed to student and staff well-being and seek an employer who shares these values.
- You are looking for an organisation that supports, develops, and invests in its staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build warm, caring, and supportive relationships with pupils, ensuring they feel safe, enjoy their time at school, and are ready to learn.
- Encourage independence and personal development among pupils.
- Assist the Class Teacher in all areas of classroom management.
- Adapt to the varying and changing needs of the school to ensure its smooth operation, including occasional physical intervention (full training provided).
- Support the cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical, and spiritual development of pupils.
Requirements:
- Minimum GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or equivalent) is essential.
- Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (desirable but not essential).
- Experience in a special school environment is highly desirable.
- Team TEACH Training (desirable).
Benefits:
- Life assurance.
- Enhanced pension scheme (from October).
- *£1,000 Welcome Bonus, payable in two instalments: 50% after successful completion of probation and 50% after one year of service.
- Perkbox - offering high street discounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Car lease scheme.
- Fully funded training and qualifications.
- Bike to work scheme.
- Free membership to the Health cash back plan, allowing you to claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio, and more.
How to Apply:
Be part of this successful team! Apply now and take the next step in your career with this school, or simply call 01293 527416 and ask for Paul.
