Special Needs Teaching Assistant

About the school:

We are looking for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a student awaiting diagnosis who is in nursery at an independent school near East Grinstead. One of the finest preparatory boarding and day schools in England. It is their aim to develop a happy, confident and well-adjusted child who works hard and enjoys art, drama, games and music, plays a part in some of the numerous societies and hobbies and takes a full share in the corporate life of the school.

A successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have patience, creativity and flexibility to help reach the needs of the child which will differ day-to-day. This person will be energetic and be able to keep up with the child and their activities such as swimming and help alongside the occupational therapist. The family are also looking for someone that can build a bond with the child and family inside and outside of school hours, first for help within school hours but with a potential long term position of helping during school holidays and after school now and again. The child attends sensory circuits and classes also so the right candidate would be able to partake in those. The SEN Teaching Assistant should be able to adapt teaching support to the student and their needs and would be their responsibility to look after the child's physical, social and emotional welfare within the school.

To be considered for the SEN Teaching Assistant role you will need to:

• Have an understanding of Special Educational Needs and have previous experience in SEN or health care.
• Be a patient and caring person.
• Provide appropriate care for the child and be someone the child can rely on and trust.
• Be able to work Monday-Friday 8:30-12:30

Main duties will include:

• Prepare learning materials.
• Create an interesting environment for the student.
• Keep records and attend review meetings with the family of the child, to report back and keep in the loop.
• Form a relationship with the family to fully understand the child and the family needs.
• To support the child with their education, providing in-class support and a 1:1 environment for the child in school.
• Support the child in and out of lessons.

If you know someone that would be interested in this position, please recommend them to us with your name and we will send you £75 worth of high street vouchers which can be used in any UK stores.

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).