SEND Teaching Assistant
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About the Role
SEND Teaching Assistant
London Borough of Croydon
Immediate Start
SEMH Setting
We here at Parker Smith are seeking a dedicated, creative and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a Year 12 student with complex needs. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, proactive, and resilient, with a strong passion for supporting young people in a specialised setting. This incredibly rewarding role is with a student who has an acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, ADHD and learning difficulties. Their behaviour can be dysregulated and unpredictable and at time can include self-harming. The student loves role playing, music, swimming and their family.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide consistent, personalised support to the student both in and out of the classroom
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Assist in managing behaviours that may be challenging, ensuring the student’s safety and wellbeing
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Create a calm and structured environment, minimising risks and distractions
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Help the student engage with educational activities at a comfortable pace, adapting the curriculum where necessary
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Facilitate positive social interactions, particularly with adults, while supporting gradual reintroduction to peer activities
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Collaborate with other staff members to provide a tailored educational experience for the student
Why work with us?
- We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide teachers with access to a wider range of job opportunities.
- Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help teachers navigate the job search process more effectively.
- Assistance with CV and application materials: we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools
- Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews.
- Salary negotiation: we provide guidance on salary negotiation, ensuring that you receive a fair and competitive salary including SEN points, TLR etc
- One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form
- Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made, including assistance with contract negotiations, relocation, and settling into a new teaching position.
If you think you would be an incredible asset to an already incredible team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing faye@psinclusion.co.uk