1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant Position at Sheffield S5
Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs (SEN)? CER are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at a school in Sheffield S5. This position will start in September 2024.
Job Description: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, your primary role will be to provide personalized support to a specific pupil with behavioural issues and moderate learning difficulties (MLD). Here are the key responsibilities:
- Individualised Support:
- Work closely with the assigned pupil, understanding their unique needs and challenges.
- Implement planned learning activities and teaching programs tailored to the pupil’s requirements.
- Adjust activities based on the pupil’s responses and progress.
- Participate in planning and evaluating learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback on pupil progress and behaviour.
- Behaviour Management:
- Consistently implement agreed-upon behaviour management strategies.
- Foster a positive and supportive relationship with the pupil.
- Encourage the pupil’s confidence and independence.
- Provide feedback to reinforce and sustain the pupil’s efforts.
- Academic Support:
- Assist the pupil in understanding instructions and schoolwork using techniques that work for them.
- Arrange and provide resources for lessons and activities under the teacher’s direction.
- Monitor, assess, and record the pupil’s progress.
- Support independent learning and inclusion.
- Emotional Well-Being:
- Support the pupil’s social and emotional well-being.
- Report any concerns or problems to the teacher promptly.
- Understand and apply positive handling techniques when necessary.
- Collaboration:
- Share relevant information about the pupil with other staff, parents/carers, and external agencies as needed.
- Collaborate with the SENCO and other professionals to contribute to individual education plans (IEPs).
- Personal Care:
- Attend to the pupil’s personal needs, including toileting, hygiene, dressing, and eating.
- Provide additional nurture when requested by the teacher or SENCO.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience working with children with SEN.
- Understanding of behaviour management techniques.
- Compassion, patience, and adaptability.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.
If you are committed to making a positive impact on a child’s educational journey and well-being, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application by the specified deadline.
For more information, visit our school website or contact our office.
We look forward to welcoming a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to our supportive school community!
In return CER Education offer:
- CPD courses
- A dedicated Consultant with excellent knowledge of the sector
- £300 registration bonus if you already work for another Teaching agency after 30 days.
- £250 ‘refer a friend scheme’
- £300 ECT ‘Welcome Abord’ Bonus
- DBS paid by CER after 10 days of work
- Access to exclusive Partnered Multi Academy Trusts
- Discount codes/Cashback/Insurance scheme – through our payroll partners
For more information about this
For more information about this 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant role or others in Sheffield please contact Joe Ganley on 01142412800.
