Part-time SEN TA - Croydon
- Outstanding Croydon based SEN School
- Primary
- Fantastic Facilities and Training
- Part-time / flexible days vacancy
- Staring ASAP
- ASD, SLD, PMLD and MLD Classes
- Pay £70 - 80 per day
I am currently recruiting for a part-time / flexible supply SEN TA vacancy within a special needs school in Croydon, South East London. This special needs school, caters for children between the ages of 2 and 11 who have autism and moderate and/or severe learning difficulties. Split across three pleasant, well-resourced and conveniently located sites (EYFS, Primary) this school has been consistently delivering outstanding specialist education for SEN pupils for many years. This is an opportunity to join a well-run, established and friendly school where you can make a huge difference to the lives of pupils.
The applicant for the SEN TA role will need to be comfortable working within a special needs environment, and working with children with complex needs, some of whom require personal care
THE JOB
- Special Needs Teaching Assistant
- Work with students with autism and moderate and/or severe learning difficulties aged between 2 and 11 years old
- To support the class teacher within a special needs environment
- Assisting with personal care tasks such as changing and feeding the children
- Working with the class teacher and up to three other support staff within the classroom
- Assisting and supporting the children with classroom work, as well as off-site trips
THE SCHOOL
This is a large, incredibly well run, impressive and well respected special needs school that has consistently delivered great outcomes for children through good planning, hands on responsive management and a truly collaborative approach where all staff are encouraged to be proactive and have a voice. The school is going through an exciting period of expansion which will mean that it will become one of the largest special schools in Europe over the next 5 - 10 years.
The senior leadership team have created a culture that staff, parents and pupils are all drawn to and this is responsible for delivering an environment that is dedicated to ensuring that pupils have the opportunity to thrive in a setting where they feel calm, secure and happy. The "Rights of the Child" are enshrined at the heart of the ethos of the school, along with a shared vision vision to nurture, inspire and transform the lives of pupils.
There is a big emphasis on training in school and as a result the school employs a certified TEACCH practitioner, a qualified PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) implementer, a regional Makaton tutor, an Intensive Interaction specialist and trained PODD (Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display) teachers. All staff have regular training including training in ASD strategies. the school also invests heavily in a range of therapy teams - Speech and Language therapy is central to all teaching and learning, and communication targets are set and monitored termly in conjunction with the onsite team of Speech and Language Therapists who work regularly in the classrooms.
If you are interested in this part-time / flexible supply SEN TA role in Croydon, please apply with your most up-to-date CV as soon as possible to be considered.
