The Role:
A wonderful Primary SEN school in Exeter is looking for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to work with children ranging from EYFS to KS2. The school is an autism specialist and prides itself in being an inclusive community celebrating diversity supporting children across a variety of severe and complex needs, including those that are non-verbal and those with Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs.
The role would be a combination of supporting small class sizes of 6 - 9 children and 1:1 work, therefore being flexible and active within the role is key. The school focuses vastly on providing therapy and well-being services to support the individual needs of the child. These involve a sensory and soft play suites, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, bounce therapy, social programmes and weekly dance lessons!
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 £93 a day, 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 of this role are 8.30am - 4pm.
The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant should:
- Have experience or passion for working with children with SEN
- Be flexible, proactive and patient
- Be nurturing and caring in your approaches
- Be able to communicate effectively within a team
- Be open to providing personal care
- Have a Background in Education, 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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Ref: IND-ST-DEV-SEN
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £93.00-£100.00 per day
Work Location: On the road
