Teaching Assistant

Are you an SEN Teaching Assistant, support worker or youth worker looking for a role where you can be a real role model? Read on.

We're recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a small specialist college in Staines. The college supports young people aged 16 to 25 with EHCPs, many with ASD. Learning is hands on and practical, with pathways in horticulture, catering and employability.

As their SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll help students build the skills and independence they need for adult life.

What you'll do as SEN Teaching Assistant

• Support learners 1:1 and in small groups, in class and outdoors
• Help students stay calm, focused and engaged
• Support life skills like cooking, travel and managing money
• Be a steady, positive role model for the young men in the group

What we're looking for

• Experience supporting young people or adults with SEN, ASD or learning disabilities, in schools, colleges, care or youth work
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• Happy working outdoors in all weathers
• A child and adult barred list DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

Why join as our SEN Teaching Assistant?

• Competitive daily rate, paid weekly
• A supportive college where you really get to know your learners
• A dedicated consultant who works solely in SEN and supports you throughout
• Temp to perm opportunities

Getting there

Easy to reach from Staines, Ashford and Hounslow, with good bus links.

Due to the needs of the students, this SEN Teaching Assistant role is open to male applicants only, under an occupational requirement as permitted by the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9.

Starting after the October half term. Apply today or call Daanish on (phone number removed) for a friendly chat.

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