Teaching Assistant SEN (Fixed Term until July 2020)

Options Trent Acres is situated on a 12-acre site and offers an integrated residential, education and care package for children between 8 and 19 years with a wide range of complex needs, Autism and associated learning disabilities. We have a dedicated staff team who are focused on the delivery of high quality, child-centred, bespoke packages of care and education. Our service is in within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and surrounding towns.

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality foster care and special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we care for.

Our specialist care, education and therapeutic services support children and young adults with complex needs and learning disabilities including autism and social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). Our approach increases the likelihood of positive outcomes by creating an established platform for each pupil, foster child and resident to develop both personally and academically, preparing them for their transition to adulthood.

Job Summary and Duties

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work in class sizes of 5 or less and support a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of our learners. You will have a passion for working with young people and helping them to achieve their full potential.

This role is offered on a full-time basis working 8 am – 4 pm, Monday to Friday, term time only plus 5 inset days. Please note we are an independent school and therefore our school terms will differ from others in the local area.

Your day to day duties would involve:

· Working with the class teacher, assisting the children with their work and supporting with pupil behaviour

· Establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs

· Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

· Helping to plan lessons by preparing materials and resources

Key Skills Required

· Experience of working with autistic spectrum disorders and/or challenging behaviour

· Ability to work independently or as part of a team

· Ability to adapt the support required to meet the needs of individual students to positively impact on progress in learning

· Effective communication skills, verbal and written including basic ICT skills

· Ability to deal with complex and challenging behaviour

Please apply online now or call 01543 473772 for further information

Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.