SEN Teaching Assistant

Location

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | United Kingdom

Job description

Contract Type: 1-year fixed term

Hours: 30 hours per week / Term time only

NJC Scale: 3 - 6

Actual Salary: £15,856 - £16,662 / FTE Salary: £22,737 - £23,893

Closes: Monday 18th March 2024 at 9am

Start Date: As soon as possible

Interviews: To be confirmed

Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity?

Beck Row Academy is looking to appoint a 1-year fixed term SEN Teaching Assistant who strives to share their passion for education with our students and join our dedicated team to uphold the Academy's vision and values.

About you: -

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is self-motivated and has a passion for supporting, teaching, and learning by establishing supportive relationships with students, helping to raise their self-esteem and develop a positive attitude to learning within a primary Academy. The successful candidate will give support to SEN pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement.

You will be enthusiastic, patient, and able to use their own initiative, to support students in the classroom to ensure that they are making progress academically, socially, and emotionally.

Previous experience of working with children with a variety of SEND needs such as autism, speech and language difficulties, dyslexia, trauma, anxiety, adverse childhood experiences and other mental health needs is essential.

This role requires:

1. GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously grade C) in Maths and English.
2. A neurodiversity specific qualification through the National Autistic Society, Autism education trust or equivalent.
   
3. Qualifications related to other SEN needs such as: SALT specific qualifications and training / SEMH related qualifications/training / Literacy/dyslexia specific qualifications.

We welcome applications from ambitious candidates, keen to make a difference who have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.

Why choose Beck Row Academy? We part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

As part of Academy Transformation Trust, we work inclusively within our communities, embracing the varied localities we serve, while sharing our common vision and values. We share a passion about Diversity and Inclusion and welcome all applications and are open to flexible working.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

Are you ready to make a difference and join our journey? If you wish to learn more information and apply for the role of Home Visit Coordinator, please see our application pack, and visit our careers page.

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£15.86k - £16.66k per annum