SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Start Date: November 2023

Hours: 5 Mornings per week, Term-Time Only

Position Overview:

Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early years of education? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Great Yarmouth. This role focuses on providing essential support to a Reception class, with a particular focus on a pupil with autism and diabetes. Your mornings will be spent helping create a nurturing and supportive environment, while also assisting with some specialised care needs.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Provide tailored support to a Reception class, working closely with teachers and school staff.
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• Assist an autistic pupil with Type 1 diabetes, including:
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  • Monitoring blood glucose levels.
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  • Calculating carbohydrate intake for the morning snack.
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  • Administering insulin injections with an observer (second staff member present).
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• Collaborate with staff to maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
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• Support with classroom activities and promote social, emotional, and educational development.
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Skills and Qualifications:

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• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar child-support role is highly desirable.
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• Knowledge of diabetes management (training will be provided, though previous experience is beneficial).
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• Basic understanding of autism and experience in supporting young children with SEN.
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• Ability to work collaboratively, with strong communication skills.
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• Compassion, patience, and a genuine interest in the welfare and development of young children.
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Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and are proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.

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