SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting the learning and development of SEND students?

Esland Care are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of an organisation where you can positively make a difference to the children's life's.

The ideal candidate for this role is a TA with experience of working with young people with challenging behaviour/special needs or for a Support Worker who has SEMH experience and is keen to progress their career within a school environment.

Key responsibilities

• To contribute to the development and effective delivery of child care and manage processes and procedures in line with the philosophy of the company including.
• Being alert to signs of distress or abuse.
• To talk and listen to the young people and observe and record behaviour when necessary.
• Contributing to and implementing care planning, reviews and other meetings.
• To support the young people in line with recognised techniques.
• To support and encourage the young person to take part in therapy, liaise with therapists to share information relevant to therapy, and support and reinforce therapy interventions in the home setting with the young person.
• To attend and contribute to supervisions and staff meetings as required and to have smooth and comprehensive handovers ensuring reporting rules and guidelines are adhered to.
• To be able to physically intervene and restrain young people following appropriate training.
• To attend training when required.
• To support the young person in the classroom/school environment and to utilise time effectively when support is not required.
• To undertake all tasks and duties as directed by the HLTA or Headteacher to support young people and manage and monitor pupil risk during educational activities.
• To fully participate and support young people during outdoor/ indoor activities.
• Supervision of pupils during lessons and break times.
• Participation in lesson activities when necessary.
• Providing support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Liaise with staff in relation to the educational plan process.
• Prepare and present displays of students work.
• Work with other professionals, such as Therapists and Occupational Therapists, Residential Care Workers as necessary.
• Attend team and staff meetings as and when required.
• General administration duties.

Qualification, Skills and Education

• Qualified to GCSE Level including Math, English & Science.
• A Level 3 Qualification or above in child studies or education.
• General experience in a school setting.
• Experience working with young people with challenging behaviour/special needs
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Self-starter who demonstrates a high level of motivation and commitment
• Full driving licence

Location: Grantham (NG31)

Expected Start date: As soon as possible - Dependent on notice period

The Esland Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer.

We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best outcome possible for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.