SEN TA

Job title:

SEN TA

Company:

Veritas Education

Job description

http://www.veritas-education.com/job-search/29155-sen-ta/support-staff/supervisor/east-london/job 2024-08-22 16:53:31 2024-09-18 Veritas Education Job Ref IE/SENTA_1724342010
Job Views 11DescriptionAn ambitious and disciplined secondary school in Hackney are looking for a SEN TA to start in September 2024. As a SEN TA you would be working within the SEN department, working closely with specialist teachers, learning mentors, aspeech and language therapist and other Teaching Assistants. As a SEN TA you will be supporting secondary aged children with a variety of Special Educational Needs (SEN). As a SEN TA, a desire to work in education is key. Being organised, proactive and a strong communicator is also highly desireable for a SEN TA.This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people in one of the most disadvantaged areas of London. If you have experience working with young people with SEN/SEMH and you want to make a difference, then please apply below.Responsibilities:– Work under the direction of the class teacher, SENCO or a member of the management team to carry out work andtasks set by the teacher.– Work with individual pupils or small groups of pupils as directed by the teacher and under the teacher’s guidance– Setting appropriate learning and behaviour expectations of students and supporting students to achieve these.– Work with other members of staff to identify and respond appropriately to student’s individual needs– Assist in meeting physical, development or medical needs identified in an approved care plan– Supervise students during breaks and/or lunchtimes and before the start of the academic day– Follow all health and safety, child protection, behaviour management, inclusion, equality and data protection policies.– Ensure the health and safety of all pupils in the classroom and throughout the school, follwing school policies.– Have a flexible and proactive approach to ensuring the needs of the children are being met, with the support of theteam– Liase closely with staff to ensure support for students remains consistent and in the best interests of the young person.Requirements:– Experience working with children/young people with SEN or SEMH– Experience working in an educational enviornment– Experience working 1-1 with people with SEN– An enhanced DBS on the OUS (or be willing to get one), plus two professional references

– An understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilties– GCSE Grade 5 (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths.– A higher qualification, especially in child development/Special Education Needs or similar is desirable but not essential.– A genuine interest in education, and a desire to support vulnerable young people within an educational context.– A proactive approach and strong organisational skills– Strong communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team– The ability to form strong working relationships with other members of staff and pupils– A good understanding of saefguarding and child welfare polciites, and commitment to uphold bothIf this sounds like you, and you want to make a difference to the lives of young people with SEN, then please Apply BelowAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION * All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.Disclaimer‘Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.’

Expected salary

£100 – 110 per day

Location

Hackney, East London

Job date

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:05:22 GMT

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