SEN Teaching Assistant

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FANTASTIC SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY / Quidenham, Norwich **

Are YOU searching for a fulfilling career where you can positively impact the lives of young learners? Look no further! We’re seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join our vibrant community at an independent school catering to Children ages 6-16 years with Learning Disabilities and complex needs in Quidenham, Norwich.

** Rural location. Full UK driving license required. Cycling to work is optional. **

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Salary: £12.15 - £12.53 an hour (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Quidenham, Norwich (NR16 postcode)
Hours: 40 hours per week

Term Time only - Monday - Friday - 8.30am - 4.30pm (5pm on Thursday, extra half hour taken off on another day)

Located amidst a picturesque forest setting, our school boasts a range of exciting facilities including ropes courses, climbing walls, a Jacobs ladder, swimming pool, an arts centre, and state-of-the-art design and technology rooms. Plus, we offer a serene sensory room for added comfort and relaxation.

Key Duties as an SEN Teaching Assistant:

To establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils to support them feeling safe and enable them to enjoy and learn during their time at the School.

To promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times.

To contribute to providing high-quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences through supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.

Support the Class Teacher in all areas of the day-to-day running of the class

To respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and adapt to any task presented to achieve the smooth running of the school

To promote pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being.

Demonstrate a proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team.

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

Life assurance and Pension

Free lunches

Free onsite parking

Perkbox - offering high street discounts

Employee assistance programme

Car lease scheme

Fully Funded Training And Qualifications

Bike to work scheme

Family Swim

Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more

Requirements:

GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.

Level 2 - 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (or working towards).

Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.

Knowledge and experience of pupils with SEMH, ASD.

If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 10 - 18 with Mental Health whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the job for you