SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £18,500.0 to £22,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £12.82-£13.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
| Location: | Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6DY |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4564978_1715945592 |
Summary
Your new role
An Outstanding SEN school for ages 5-18 in Rugby, is looking for full-time SEN Teaching Assistants. There is a great community and ethos around the school, and they are looking for proactive Teaching Assistants who will be engaged and flexible team players, supporting children with a wide range of needs including sensory impairments, physical disabilities, autism, and severe/ complex learning difficulties.The role would be a combination of supporting small class sizes of 6 - 9 children and 1:1 work, therefore being flexible and active is key. The school offers a bespoke pathway curriculum, with a wide range of expressive arts, physical education and outdoor opportunities designed to help pupils develop new skills and interests, including in house Art Therapy!
This leading SEN school prides itself on valuing creative, flexible and passionate staff, who are dedicated in nurturing the best outcomes for the pupils. This school has fantastic opportunities for professional development & continuous support from the senior leadership team and specialist colleagues. Pay can be up to £13.50 a hour, depending on experience and if you can impress during a paid trial, which the school is more than happy to arrange to give you a real taste. Experience is by no means required, so this is a great opportunity if you're looking to kick-start a career in special education or just develop your existing skills further.
The school's hours for this role are 8:30am - 03:30pm.What you'll need to succeedHave experience or a passion for working with children with SENBe flexible, proactive and patientBe nurturing and caring in your approachesBe able to communicate effectively within a teamBe open to providing personal careHave a Background in Education, Care, social care, Psychology or Drama, as these are very transferable.Training or experience in non-verbal communication is preferred, but a willingness to learn is essential. For example Makaton, PECS
If you are looking to kick-start a career in SEN, or you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new role, please register with us and you'll be contacted within the next 24 hours.
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