SEN Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant
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Job Description
Job Description
Classroom Support are excited to be working with an SEMH school in Sevenoaks who are looking to recruit several behaviour specialist Teaching Assistants to start throughout the year as they expand.
The school supports students aged 1019 with SEMH and ADHD. The environment can be very challenging in terms of behaviour however the Senior Leadership team look to promote staff members that work hard and make a lasting positive impact on their students. There are huge opportunities to progress. They now also cover Primary and younger Key stages.
You can be based both on site in Sevenoaks and may be working with students offsite when required. Own transport is important due to the rural location.
The positions will start on a temporary basis with the option of going permanent after a number of weeks working with the school through ClassroomSupport.
It is essential that you have some of the the below experience:
Experience of supporting children/young adults with challenging behaviour
A keen understanding of being able to create bonds with students that have had challenging backgrounds and to be able to quickly build trust
Worked within a Pupil Referral unit or SEN setting previously is advantageous
Experience supporting students within SEN schools or candidates with a Mental Health support/young offenders background would be strong candidates
Being of a firm nature when necessary
Any experience of restraint/positive handling training is highly advantageous but not necessary
Solid knowledge and experience supporting student who have been in the care system in 1:1 or group settings is also advantageous
The rate of pay is 90 per day for the right candidates. Temp to perm options after 14 academic weeks.
If you meet the above criteria and would like to make a difference to children and young adults from difficult and challenging backgrounds please do get in touch and we will call you ASAP! These positions are to start ASAP! You will be expected to work a trial day at the school followed by an interview.
You must.
Be able to commit to the working hours of 8.30am 3.30pm.
Have a DBS on the update service or be willing to arrange for a new DBS that is Enhanced and has a Childrens Barred List check.
No recent criminal convictions/cautions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
