SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Description

• Educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the SENCo.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom in their English/Math lessons and make sure that they are able to access the curriculum.
• To provide support to students with multiple barriers to learning including:
• Autistic Spectrum
• Specific Learning Difficulties
• Behavior difficulties (EBD/ADHD/ADD)
• Hearing impairment
• Speech and language difficulties
• Students who require assistive technology
• Work with other professionals such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, as necessary.
• Assist with maintaining student records.
• Support students with emotional or behavioral problems and help develop their social skills.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/ work/ aims of the school.
• Attend team and staff meetings.
• Undertake professional duties that may be reasonable assigned by the head of department or line manager.
• Implement an efficient and effective entry assessments when needed.
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
• Providing a safe and stimulating environment that facilities learning.
• Taking part in all training courses provided by the school.
• Working closely with the class teacher in identifying children and setting targets.
• Sourcing equipment and resources.
• Writing termly reports and identifying next steps.
• Implement agreed learning activities/ teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/ needs.
• Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• To continuously develop your own role, taking responsibility for identifying and addressing training and professional development needs.

Job Requirements

• Excellent command of English
• Experience in dealing or teaching children with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• A special education certification or working towards the certification is preferred
• Successful teaching experience with needs students would be an asset
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to establish a strong rapport with students, families and school personnel
• Ability to work as a team player
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Display a positive attitude and work ethic
• Knowledge of computers and applicable software
• Ability to handle physically/emotionally demanding children (ie. aggressive, hyperactive students)