Sen Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Join our dedicated team at Arc School Ansley and help us provide exceptional support to our children!

Salary: £22,104 - £22,860 per year (actual salary)

Hours of work: 41 hours per week Monday to Friday during school term time (38 weeks) plus 1 week INSET

The Role

We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with teachers and other staff to support students with SEN, specifically autism spectrum conditions, ADHD and anxiety, helping them to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide one-on-one or small group support

- Assist in the implementation of Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and behaviour management plans.

- Adapt learning materials to meet the needs of students.

- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.

- Monitor and record children's progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents/carers.

- Assist in classroom management and organisation.

Requirements

- Previous experience working with children, particularly those with SEN, is desirable.

- A relevant qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, SEN Teaching Assistant qualification) is preferred.

- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

- A supportive and inclusive working environment.

- The chance to make a meaningful impact on children's' lives.

Arc School Ansley, part of Kedleston Group, is an independent specialist day school near Nuneaton, for children and young people aged between the ages of 7 and 17. We provide a safe learning environment for children and young people with a wide range of varying needs including autism (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety.

We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people.

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We will ask you to complete a criminal self-declaration form, and we will conduct online searches for information that is publicly available. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you