Teaching assistant

Our client is a Hertfordshire County Council Community Special School in Stevenage. That caters for up to 165 learners aged between 2 and 19 years. Their pupils have a severe or profound learning difficulties, communication difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), physical difficulties, sensory impairments. Some have complex medical needs. They are seeking a teaching assistant that will be working closely with their SEN team to assist in the education and training of their pupils. Education and training is a key part of the position as a teaching assistant. You will aim encourage, inspire creative ways to assist with the learning and development of their pupils. Celebrating the achievement will empower each learner to achieve a fulfilled future. Key values of the desired Teaching Assastant are: Respect, Creativity, Patients, Empathy and compassion. Teaching Assistant responsibilities: - Be outward looking in our vision and approach. - Be positive, optimistic and solution focused. - Give our best at all times. - Recognise the needs of every learner. - Ensure opportunities for education and training reflect development, enjoyment, fulfilment. - Be inclusive in our practice. - The ability to work in partnership with parents, carers, other professionals to support the whole family. Benefits of the Teaching Assistant role in Stevenage: - Working in small classes of 6-8 pupils - A chance to empower and make a difference - Everyday is different - Being able work alongside experienced memebers of staff Stevenage has a veriety of public transport option avaliable to allow an easy commutes in around Stevenage. If you are keen to start a career as a teaching assistant in the stevenage area apply now! Interviews taking place in the next couple of weeks