Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Have you completed a Psychology or Counselling qualification?

Or

Do you have previous experience working with special needs?

We are seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to support our partnered school in the Fishponds area. The children have a range of disabilities, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties, Autism, and Complex Needs.

Affinity Workforce collaborates with five of their settings: Infants, Juniors, Secondary, Sixth Form, and a Behavioural setting. These settings span across Barton Hill and Fishponds. We are looking for individuals to work 1:1, 2:1 or in small group settings to provide the essential support and care that these children need during a crucial part of their social development.

The Role

Previous experience of this kind would be advantageous, but the role is open to any teaching assistants/psychology graduates who would like to develop their knowledge. The roles we have available vary but they will all be to provide a unique and comfortable learning environment for the individual. This type of support would mostly be on a 1:1 basis however some group work will be involved to try and promote learning socially and developing relationship with the individual’s peers.

The Desirable Candidate:

• Have experience in a similar background (desirable)
• Have experience with family or friends with disabilities such as Autism (desirable)
• Show resilience and confidence in working with challenging behaviour
• Be able to work 1:1 or 2:1 with some students, providing them the time and support they need to learn
• Demonstrate strong behavioural management skills
• Have a strong willingness to learn and expand their skillset within this sector
• Be energetic and enthusiastic with a commitment to inclusion
• Be proactive and adaptable
• An enhanced DBS on the update service is desirable but Affinity Workforce can assist with this

Why Work for Affinity Workforce:

• Competitive Salary
• Training opportunities
• Recent Ofsted inspection rated Outstanding in all categories, saying ”it is a place where pupils feel safe, secure, and understood. The school is calm and orderly. It is a place where pupils thrive”
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• You will be part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer clear guidance and mentorship into this role
• Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need
• The opportunity to work in various of our schools

If you think a career as a SEN Teaching Assistant could be for you, please get in touch and we can discuss this exciting opportunity we have on offer.

We hope to hear from you soon.

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