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1:1 Teaching Assistant
- Posted: 23-09-2024
- Category: SEN
- Location: Walsall
- Type: Part-time / Temporary
- Salary: £85 - £97 per day
Smile Education is supporting a large and inclusive SEN Primary School in Walsall in the search for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for students across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, experienced, and passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one support for students with additional needs across KS1 and KS2.
- Implement and follow Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) to meet individual student needs.
- Conduct observations and monitor student progress, feeding back to teachers and SENCOs.
- Work independently and take initiative to support students' learning and behavioural needs.
- Collaborate with external professionals such as speech therapists and educational psychologists.
- Attend staff training, briefings, and meetings to stay informed and develop professionally.
- Minimum Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g., SEN Support, Childcare, Education).
- Recent experience working with SEN students, ideally in a one-to-one capacity.
- Strong understanding of EHCPs and the ability to follow individualised support plans.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider school team.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and external professionals.
- Must have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to apply for a new DBS through Smile Education.
- Able to provide a minimum of 2 references covering the past years. Minimum of 1 should comment on your interaction with children.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of SEN students.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
- The potential for a permanent position after the temporary period.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality one-to-one support to SEN students and meet the requirements, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV or contact Nicola at Smile Education for more details.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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