SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about developing a career with children and young people with autism? Are looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of young children?

An SEN Teaching Assistant role is available working with children and young people with autism and related disabilities. The children and young people are aged between 4-19, and you will be working in a classroom environment.

As the SEN Teaching Assistant you're required to provide personal care, support the children at all times and ensure the children are reaching their full potential. The school is based in Cranleigh Surrey so we do require drivers who are able to get to the site.

The role is paying £26,400 FTE (actual salary is £23,000 per annum) and is working term time only, 36.5 hours a week.

Benefits of the SEN Teaching Assistant include:

• The ability to gain fully-funded qualifications
• On-going training and development
• Progression opportunities
• 44-days annual leave
• Work Monday - Friday only
• The opportunity to work 1:1 with children directly

Requirements of the SEN Teaching Assistant include:

• Experience working with children with challenging behaviours/autism/learning disabilities
• Clean UK driving license
• Commitment to gaining further qualifications and training
• Emotional resilience and strong communication skills

Responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Work 1:1 with the young person to meet their individual needs
• Provide an outstanding quality of care including personal care
• Work under the companies rules and Ofsted regulations
• Write reports to assess their development