Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant
HAVERING
ASAP Start
Time Plan Education are pleased to be working with a special needs school in HAVERING.
This outstanding multi-cultural school caters for a diverse group of 2-19-year-olds, providing encouragement and a positive learning environment. Students have a range of needs including ASD and SEMH. The school’s area of expertise is a focus on autism and behavioural needs.
The selected applicants will ideally have previous SEN experience; however, the school are open to applications from candidates, who do not have a wealth of experience, but are willing and want to learn. You will work 1:1 and with small groups of children who have both visual and hearing impairments. As well as supporting students academically, you will also work to develop self-confidence and improve independence. Experience with audio technology, such as Jolly Phonics would be advantageous. As well as working with the class teacher, you will also work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team.
You will have a caring, calm personality with a keen interest to progress in the field of SEN.
Job Responsibilities
*Comfortable supporting pupils with various special needs
*Ability to engage and support pupils
*Assist with personal care if needed
*Supervising pupils behaviour
Benefits to you
*Free SEND workshop
*Free Team Teach Training
*Excellent rates of pay
*Valuable classroom-based experience
*The flexibility of working Full-Time or Part-Time.
Job Requirements
*Experience of supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities desirable.
*Able to stay calm and de-escalate challenging Behaviour.
*Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one
*Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 3-6 months
If you are looking for a rewarding role in SEND and want to make difference, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV today or you can contact Jade Groom on or via email
"Empowering Learning Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face-to-face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation."