Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Sugarman Education have an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to work in an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' Special Educational Needs School.

The school requires a caring and resilient individual, who is confident in supporting children with SEN.

What we can offer you:

Access to a dedicated consultant

Access to our exclusive online CPD courses and additional training

Excellent referral scheme*

The Role:

The role is full time (5 days per week. 8.30am - 4.00pm) for the successful candidate

This is a long term role to start in January 2025 and continue for the academic year

You will be supporting children with Autism, Social Communication Difficulties and associated behaviours in small groups and one to one.

The role will be to start as soon as possible and continue on the next Academic Year.

The School offers personal development for all staff members, you will often have the opportunity to attend additional training.

The School:

The School caters for children aged 3 - 18 years old with Autism, Social Communication Difficulties, Complex Needs and associated behaviours.

The classes are small with 6 - 8 children per class

The head teacher is highly effective and is relentless in her drive for continued improvement.

The curriculum is presented and supported in a variety of ways. It is practical, functionally based and supports lifelong learning. 

The Candidate:

Will have UK classroom experience

Ideally have experience working with children with Autism and associated behaviours.

PECS, MAKATON, TEAACH or TEAM TEACH would be an advantage but not necessary.

Excel at building great relationships with pupils and staff

Have a current DBS on the update service

Be available to start ASAP and continue for the Academic year.

About Sugarman Education:

Sugarman Education is a national education recruitment agency, specialising in finding qualified teaching and non-teaching staff, in Primary, Secondary and SEN schools. We pride ourselves on the relationships we have with our schools. Our consultants are experts in their field and are passionate about providing the highest quality staff to the education sector.

To apply for this role or to be considered for other roles with Sugarman Education, please apply online with your CV. You can find out more about us by visiting our website (url removed)

*Terms and conditions apply.

Sugarman Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

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