SEN Teaching Assistant Dudley New

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Specialist School for SEN and Complex Medical Needs

Location: Dudley, West Midlands

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Contract: Temporary Full Time (Opportunity to go perm)

Weekly Salary: £420 to £450

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Are you passionate about supporting the education of vulnerbale individuals?

Teaching Personnel are working closely with an OFSTED 'Good' specialist school in Dudley dedicated to providing high-quality education and care for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and complex medical needs. The school offers a supportive, inclusive environment where every child is given the opportunity to thrive. We are looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join the team of Teaching Assistants, on a full time basis, Monday to Friday (8:30am to 3:30pm)

Job Description:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the educational and personal development of our students. This position is ideal for experienced support workers or care workers looking to transition into a school setting. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the classroom teacher in delivering tailored educational programs.
• Providing one-on-one or small group support to students with SEN and complex medical needs.
• Supporting students with personal care, including feeding, toileting, and hygiene.
• Monitoring and responding to the medical needs of students in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
• Creating a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of all students.
• Helping to implement behavior management strategies as needed.
• Assisting with the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a support worker or care worker role, ideally within an SEN or healthcare setting.
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people with special needs.
• Willingness to provide personal care to students as required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience.
• Minimum Maths and English GCSE
• A DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care, Supporting Teaching and Learning, or a related field.
• Experience working in an educational setting.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding principles.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

How to Apply:

If you are a compassionate, dedicated individual looking for a rewarding role in a specialist school setting, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by attaching a copy of your CV!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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