Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Teaching Assistant Required Near Horsham.

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Location: Horsham, West Sussex Salary: GBP11.72 : GBP12.78 per hour (GBP20,941.63 : GBP22,834.95 actual salary) depending on experience and qualifications Hours: Full time : 40 hrs per week, Monday to Friday, term time only School Overview: This School is an independent special day school catering to students aged 6 to 19 with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and associated challenges.

The school provides a highly specialised learning environment tailored to individual needs, supporting students with complex medical needs and sensory/physical impairments.

The school focuses on helping students manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self:esteem, low confidence, and difficulty with transitions, often reflected in their behaviours.

The school boasts exceptional facilities and a dedicated therapeutic team, continually expanding to accommodate increasing student enrolment.

They are accredited by the National Autistic Society (NAS). Role Responsibilities: * Support Learning and Development: Assist students with their educational and personal goals across various learning contexts, including the classroom, local environment, and community.

* Assist with Special Needs: Help students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), complex medical conditions, and autism achieve their educational and personal objectives.

* Promote Equality and Respect: Foster an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and the rights of all students, treating them with respect and recognising them as learners.

* Empower Students: Emphasise the support and empowerment of young people in all interactions.

* Understand Special Education: Develop a deeper understanding of Special Education issues and embody the school values in all aspects of the role.

* Provide High:Quality Support: Maintain a high standard of support in all duties.

* Physical Intervention and Personal Care: Participate in physical intervention and personal care routines as required.

Candidate Requirements: They are looking for candidates who are: * Committed to Development: Willing and able to work towards obtaining formal qualifications, attend training, and take responsibility for their own development, all fully funded by us.

* Compassionate: Passionate and compassionate towards children and young people with additional needs.

* Ambitious: Determined to overcome barriers to learning.

* Outdoor Enthusiasts: Lovers of outdoor and community learning.

* Visionary: Capable of seeing potential rather than disability.

* Safeguarding: Fully committed to our safeguarding values and procedures.

* Proactive: Proactive rather than reactive in their approach.

* Creative Thinkers: Able to think creatively with a solution:focused mindset.

* Team Players: Able to work supportively as a team member and confidentially when working independently within a range of settings.

* Effective Communicators: Excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to the students communication needs.

* Educational Delivery: Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs.

* Qualified: Educated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

Benefits: * Being part of an accredited highly skilled specialist team.

* Being part of a growing team with shared values and vision.

* Opportunities for meaningful career development.

* Fully funded training and qualifications.

* Life assurance.

* Pension plan.

* Perk Box offering high street discounts.

* Employee assistance programme.

* Bike to work scheme.

* Car lease scheme.

How : If you meet the above criteria and are excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with special educational needs, we would love to hear fro