SEN Teaching Assistant - Fantastic SEN Secondary School

25th November start
Full Time
Posted about 8 hours ago
Expiring 25th July
Buckinghamshire, London
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SEN Teaching Assistant position in a FANTASTIC Specialist School in Slough. The school caters for children & young people with moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties with profound & multiple needs as well as autism. The school offers extensive specialist student support such as; speech & language, positive behaviour support, autism spectrum disorder, profound & multiple learning difficulties **About The Role** - Supporting children to engage in classroom activities - One-to-one support - Providing personalised assistance to students with Autism, profound learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and multiple learning difficulties - Personal care - Implement strategies and interventions outlined in the student's individual education plan (IEP) - Working collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO - Foster positive relationships with the student - Promoting independence, confidence, and social skills development through encouragement and positive reinforcement - Monitor and record the student's progress and achievements, providing regular feedback to the class teacher and SENCO **Requirements** - Passion for SEN is essential - Experience working with children with SEN desirable - Autism & learning disabilities desirable - Care experience desirable - Willingness to engage with personal care essential - Compassionate & patient - Strong communication - Ability to work in a team
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