Dunbar Education is excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Teaching Assistant to join a thriving, good-rated school dedicated to providing exceptional education to students with Special Educational Needs. This is a rewarding chance to make a real difference in the lives of SEN students, while also being part of a school that values and invests in the development and well-being of its staff.

Ideal Candidate-

A Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children who are not yet working at age-related expectations. Every pupil has an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), often with a diagnosis of Autism and associated Speech, Language, and Communication needs, as well as the potential for challenging behaviours.

The ideal candidate will be able to work in small class settings and possess some knowledge of specialist communication tools such as Makaton or PECS. You will be supporting students through individual and group work, helping them to reach their full potential, while working under the guidance of dedicated teaching staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with small groups or individual students as directed by the teacher
• Assist in managing behaviour by following Behaviour Support Plans
• Support pupils in accordance with the school's policies and their specific needs
• Ensure equipment is organised and ready for student use
• Provide feedback to the teacher regarding pupils' progress and behaviour
• Supervise students during break times, and support school activities such as Sports Days and multicultural events

Requirements:

• Experience working with SEN students preferred
• Familiarity with Makaton, PECS, or similar communication methods
• Ability to work as part of a team, supporting both the teacher and the pupils
• A positive attitude and a passion for making a difference in students' lives

The school warmly welcomes prospective candidates to visit and see the positive learning environment for themselves. If you're passionate about making an impact in SEN education, we encourage you to apply!

Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.