Classroom Support Assistant (CSA/TA)

Are you looking for a role where you can support SEN children in a positive and nurturing environment?

Are you looking for a school that supports children to develop confidence, self-esteem and independence?

Are you committed to a career in education and looking for a setting that can further your training and skills?

If you answered yes then this is the school and role for you!

This is your opportunity to join a specialist school with a relaxed and caring atmosphere supporting learners aged 5-19 years with profound autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) and associated challenging behaviours.

This setting is set in extensive grounds and has been supporting learners for over 10 years. This school understands the importance of community and unity and as a result has created an atmosphere whereby all members, staff and families feel welcomed and valued. This is a setting that is committed to treating every child as an individual. Each child has a tailored education that enables them to experience success by developing their strengths, interests, celebrating their achievements and acknowledging their unique personalities.

This incredible specialist school is currently seeking a classroom support assistant to join their setting on a full time basis. In this role you would support the class teacher in all aspects of the day to day running of the class, supporting the learners in accessing the learning. This role would include 1:1 and whole class support.

This is a fabulous opportunity not to be missed.

Benefits:

• Accessible Public transport links
• Local free parking available
• Ready supply of tea, cakes and biscuits in the modern and spacious staff room
• Discounted childcare available
• On-site training
• Bright and spacious classrooms with top of the range resources and technology
• Supportive Senior leadership

All applicants for this position must have the following requirements to be considered:

• Teaching Assistant Qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Relevant teaching Assistant and SEN experience (desirable)
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities:

• Supporting learners on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis
• Supporting learners with severe and complex needs
• Working with the teacher to support the learning objectives

If this is the opportunity you have been looking for then please do not hesitate to apply today! For more information on this role please call Bryony di Cara on 01293 527416 today.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next week. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.