Teaching assistant severe learning difficulties

Teaching Assistant ndash; (Severe Learning Difficulties) Hemel Hempstead (Hertfordshire) Full or part time Start ASAP or September 2024 The School: Supply desk is pleased to be working with a good rated school in the Hemel Hempstead (Hertfordshire area) that prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children allowing for them to succeed to the best of their ability no matter what challenges they may face. The school is looking for support with its students, and is looking for an excellent support member of staff who has experience/qualifications with SLD students. The student may need support with: Understanding instructions and the requirements of tasks Acquiring sequencing skills minus; for example, when following a recipe or science experiment Understanding how they affect and relate to their immediate surroundings Personal organisation over the short, medium and long term. Visual and auditory memory for information, processes and instructions The role will require the following responsibilities: Supporting SEN students with reading, writing and numeracy. Providing students a positive learning atmosphere Managing challenging behaviour in support of the class teacher Collaborating with the teacher and assisting with creating and delivering activities Recording students rsquo; progress and feeding back to the teacher Tutoring on a 1:1 or small group basis The ideal candidate will have /be: Previous experience with SEN or a want to work with children with SEN Good knowledge of SEN and passion to develop Able to manage challenging behaviour Able to commit to working fixed days ndash; full or part time. Has a clear and valid DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one Have relevant training to support students with learning difficulties If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity, then please give us a call on or email your up to date CV to (url removed)/(url removed) Supply Desk is working in partnership with several Local Authorities and represent a host of opportunities in the boroughs of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. In addition to top rates of pay, and a commitment to your professional development, we can offer you a pension contribution scheme and a dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way. Due to the overwhelming response to online advertising, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Supply Desk offer a GBP100 lsquo;Golden Hello rsquo; for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details. Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards