SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Hertfordshire, Watford Salary: (£20,941.63 - £22,834.95 Pro rota) depending on experience and qualifications Hours: Full time - 32.5 hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time only Academics are recruiting on behalf of an excellent school that provide an outstanding experience for their pupils with EHCP. This is a full time permanent positon within a primary school on the Watford borders. Even though this is a primary school, the school have a separate SEN Hub that provides a specialist learning environment for students aged 5 to 11 who have a range of MLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach. This is a well-resourced HUB with exceptional facilities and therapeutic team. Due to the continued increase in students and expansion of the school provision, the school are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant to join the team to create better education for their students Role responsibilities: Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the community. Help young people with a range of needs Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect. Place an emphasis on support and empowerment of young people. Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues. Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required. Job Description: SEN Teaching Assistant We are looking for candidates who are: Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning Capable of having a vision to see potential Committed fully to our safeguarding values and procedures Proactive, rather than reactive Creative thinkers with solution focus Able to work supportively as a team member and confidentially when working independently, within a range of settings Excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to our students communication needs Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs Benefits : Being part of an accredited highly skilled specialist team Being part of a growing team with shared values and vision Opportunities for meaningful career development Enhanced pension scheme Perk Box- offering high street discounts Employee assistance programme Bike to work scheme Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. Contact our Hertfordshire Office and quote "Sen Teaching Assistant, Watford"

Location: Watford, GB

Posted Date: 1/16/2025