Teaching Assistant

Staines Source: WhatJobs

£95–£140/day

£95 to £140 per day | Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, term time only | Temp to perm

Are you an SEN Teaching Assistant, support worker or mentor who wants to help young adults build real independence? This could be your next step.

We're recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant for a small, friendly specialist college in Stanwell, Staines. Learners are aged 16 to 25 with SEN and learning disabilities, working towards employability, everyday living skills and recognised qualifications. It's a charity with around 50 learners, so you'll get to know everyone. You'll work alongside tutors to help each learner grow in confidence, independence and social skills.

What you'll do as SEN Teaching Assistant

Support learners in class, in their subjects and in functional skills
Use communication tools like PECS, Makaton, symbols and iPads
Help prepare resources and track progress
Promote positive behaviour and teamwork
Follow advice from SALT, OT and physio
Support trips, visits and lunchtimes

What you'll need

Experience or a real affinity for working with young adults with SEN
Great communication and a can do attitude
A child and adult barred list DBS, or willingness to apply
A Level 2 Award in Education and Training, or happy to work towards one
Nice to have: 1:1 SEN, mentoring, Makaton or PECS, Team Teach, and a driving licence, as the site isn't easy to reach by public transport

Why join as our SEN Teaching Assistant?

Weekly pay
Term time only, with your holidays free
Temp to perm opportunities
A supportive college where you see your impact every day
A dedicated consultant who works solely in SEN

Starting after the October half term. Ready to make a difference as an SEN Teaching Assistant? Apply today or call Daanish on (phone number removed) for a friendly chat.

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