SEN Teaching Assistants Required in St Leonards-On-Sea. Please read on....
Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only
Hours: 30 hours per week (2 to 5 days)
Working Weeks: 39 weeks worked per year, 46.2 weeks paid per year
Salary: Pro-rata starting from £16,379 per annum
Location: St Leonards-on-Sea
About Us:
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This Multi Academy Trust is dedicated to fostering an aspirational and supportive environment where both staff and pupils thrive. Comprising three special schools, a large countywide alternative provision, and a vocational free school in East Sussex, they are committed to nurturing success through personalised learning, self-belief, and achievement.
Role Overview:
Located in St Leonards-on-Sea, this Specialist school is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their secondary and primary departments. They are looking for individuals who are innovative, enthusiastic, and empathetic towards children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate within a tutor team to support pupils in both classroom and outdoor learning environments.
- Implement a tailored curriculum designed for vulnerable and hard-to-reach children.
- Effectively manage pupils in various settings, indoors and outdoors.
- Pursue coaching qualifications and outdoor skills development as part of continuous professional development (CPD).
- Engage in reflective practice to enhance pupil outcomes.
Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to manage pupils with diverse and complex needs.
- Inspire and motivate pupils to embrace learning.
- Maintain a calm, consistent demeanour with high expectations.
- Adhere to school structures, policies, and procedures consistently.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 08:30/08:45am to 15:00/15:30pm, term time only. Specific working hours to be discussed at interview and agreed upon successful appointment. The role offers a supportive and friendly team environment, with additional benefits including free daily lunch.
Benefits:
The successful candidate will become part of a forward-thinking Trust and school dedicated to improving pupil outcomes. You will join a highly committed and professional staff team, enjoying a supportive working and learning environment where professional development is highly valued. The Multi Academy Trust offers robust professional development opportunities, including induction, Early Career Teacher (ECT), and unqualified teacher programmes.
