Teaching Assistant

Posted 22 March by Academics
£80.00 - £85.00 per day
Godalming , Surrey
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Teaching Assistant - Surrey - Education - Learning Difficulties - Special Needs - SEN - £80-£85 per day

Do you have a passion for supporting children with Learning Difficulties, including Autism, and Speech, Language & Communication needs?

This specialist built school near Godalming are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant (TA) to support children aged 4-17 with mild to severe learning difficulties.

The Teaching Assistant role is an excellent way to get your 'foot in the door', providing the opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience, and expanding your knowledge and skillset. The Teaching Assistant role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Career progression routes include Teacher, Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and various Child Psychology and Educational Psychology routes.

A common feature for many children and young people with special educational needs is marginalisation and disadvantage, trauma, dysfunctional family relationships, low educational attainment and stigmatisation. Subsequently they face many barriers in life and are more 'at risk' of negative outcomes. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life.

Job Role and Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

  • Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
  • Behaviour and pastoral support
  • Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
  • Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Caring, compassionate, and a good listener
  • Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
  • Ensure safeguarding of students
  • Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD

**Start date ASAP, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
**Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
**Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4.00pm PAYE, term time only
**£80-£85 per day
**You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd if interested in the Teaching Assistant role:
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Teaching Assistant

Required skills

  • "LSA" OR "LEARNING SUPPORT" OR "TEACHING" OR "ASSISTANT" OR "SEN" OR "SPECIAL NEEDS" OR "PRIMARY" OR "LEARNING DIFFICULTIES" OR "TA" OR "SPEECH AND LA

Application questions

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs?
Do you have a relevant qualification or experience?
Are you able to travel to Godalming?
Are you available to start ASAP?
Do you have your own transport?

Reference: 52361467

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