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Teaching Assistant SEND School

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Description

Position: Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Sutton
Hours: 8:45am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Pay: £13.69 per hour PAYE

About the Role: We are looking for a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to join our all-age foundation special school. You will work with students with autism, severe learning disabilities, and social-emotional difficulties that impact their ability to manage daily activities. This role requires someone with compassion, patience, and a passion for helping students overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and group support to students with autism and severe learning disabilities.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement individualised education plans (IEPs).
• Help students develop social, emotional, and practical life skills.
• Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, particularly autism and emotional/learning difficulties.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Patience, resilience, and the ability to handle challenging behaviour.
• Relevant qualifications or experience in SEND education is desirable.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and caring school environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• The chance to make a real difference in students' lives.

Join us in supporting our students' growth and development!

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