SEN Teaching Assistant

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  • Exeter
  • £22,000-22,500 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
1:1 Teaching AssistantKS2 student, ASDStarting SeptemberPermanentPay: £22,000SN4 0NSI am working with a vibrant Primary school located in a lovely village just outside of Swindon. This school prioritises developing teaching, learning and assessment through excellent professional development, in order for high-quality, enriched curriculum for all pupils, including those with SEND, ensuring they have exceptional standards across the school.This school has an exciting opportunity for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join a year 3 pupil with ASD in September. You will play a vital role in a child's educational, emotional and social development, working directly with them on a 1:1 basis. You must be able to provide a calm, consistent and reassuring presence, adapting classroom materials to encourage engagement and proactive learning.Responsibilities:
  • Adapting lesson materials, making them accessible to the pupil.
  • Providing one to one support during class.
  • Reinforcing learning objectives set by the teacher.
  • Assisting with literacy and numerical tasks breaking them down into more manageable steps.
  • Understanding the individual needs of the pupil to best support them in class.
Requirements:
  • Previous experience working with SEND children.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with the pupil, parents and colleagues effectively.
  • Patience, empathy and resilience to meet the diverse needs of students.
  • Relevant qualifications and training in supporting children with SEND.
  • An understanding of relevant safe guarding and child protection procedures.

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