SEN Teaching Assistant

Job type: Permanent

Location: Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border

Salary: £12.37 - £13.49 per hour (£22,102.72 - £24,103.93 actual salary) depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: Full time - 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time only

We are working with a school which provides a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 who have a range of MLD and SLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach. Many of the students have complex medical needs and sensory/ physical impairments.

Role responsibilities:

* Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the community

* Help young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals

* Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect

* The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines

We are looking for candidates who are:

* Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development - All fully funded by the school

* Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs

* A lover of the outdoor and community learning

* Committed fully to our safeguarding values and procedures

* Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs

* Educated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and English