📚 Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant needed 📚 

Location: Marshfield
Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team at a school located in Marshfield. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students with special educational needs, helping them thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1:1 Support: Provide tailored 1:1 support to students with specific needs, ensuring their learning and development is guided and nurtured.
• Classroom Assistance: Work closely with the class teacher to differentiate and adapt learning materials for SEN students, ensuring inclusivity in all lessons.
• Emotional and Behavioural Support: Support students with emotional regulation, helping manage behaviour in a calm, positive, and consistent manner.
• Individual Education Plans (IEPs): Help implement and monitor IEPs, working collaboratively with the SENCO to ensure goals are met and progress is tracked effectively.
• Development of Social Skills: Assist in the development of students' social skills, both within the classroom and in unstructured settings such as break times.
• Promote Independence: Encourage independence by helping students to build confidence in their abilities, reinforcing positive behaviour, and fostering resilience.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience with SEN: Previous experience working with children who have special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, or other complex needs.
• Understanding of SEN Strategies: Knowledge of various strategies to support students with learning difficulties, including visual aids, sensory tools, and communication strategies.
• Calm and Patient: Ability to remain calm under pressure, with a patient and empathetic approach to working with students who may present challenging behaviour.
• Team Player: Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to support each child’s development.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking school that is committed to professional development.
• Work in a warm and inclusive environment where every student is valued and supported.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives, helping them to achieve their full potential.

If you are passionate about working in SEN and want to be part of a caring and dynamic school community, we would love to hear from you.