Sen teaching assistant

Blackstone Recruitment are working with a provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities who are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant for one of their schools in Hertfordshire. Please see details below for the full job advert: Job Post: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Hertfordshire Hours: Full time - 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time only Salary: GBP11.72 - GBP12.78 per hour (GBP20,941.63 - GBP22,834.95 actual salary) depending on experience and qualifications About the school: The school is an independent Special day school which provides a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 who have a range of MLD and SLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach. Many of their students have complex medical needs and sensory/ physical impairments. Their students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and difficulty with transitions which is often demonstrative through their behaviours. Experience: Key Duties: * Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development, and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the community. * Help young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals. * Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity, and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect. * Place an emphasis on support and empowerment of young people. * Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues; the values of Aurora and demonstrate these in all aspects of the role. * Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role. * The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines. Successful candidate is likely to demonstrate the following: * Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development - All fully funded by us * Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs. * Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning. * A lover of the outdoor and community learning * Capable of having a vision to see potential rather than disability. * Committed fully to the safeguarding values and procedures. * Proactive, rather than reactive * Creative thinkers with solution focus * Able to work supportively as a team member and confidentially when working independently, within a range of settings. * Excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to their student rsquo;s communication needs. * Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs. * Educated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and English Be part of their successful team and benefit from a generous package that includes: * Being part of an accredited highly skilled specialist team * Being part of a growing team with shared values and vision * Opportunities for meaningful career development * Fully funded training and qualifications * Life assurance * Pension plan * Perk Box- offering high street discounts. * Employee assistance programme * Bike to work scheme. * Car lease scheme Blackstone Benefits: Permanent jobs: #x2705;Assigned specialised recruitment consultant #x2705;Access to exclusive and flexible UK locum and permanent jobs #x2705;Complete onboarding support #x2705;Informed tailored career advice #x2705;Personalised job alerts #x2705;Unlimited referral bonus For further information on this role, please contact Biren Daiya at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now