Permanent SEN Teaching Assistant- Crawley

Permanent SEN Teaching Assistant- Crawley
£22,244 to £32,831 per annum
Full time
Starting January 2017

Do you dream of the opportunity to work in the number 1 specialist school in the county? Do you dream of a school that embraces and supports all their staff and encourages career progression? Do you love making a difference to young children's lives by inspiring them on their learning journey? If this sounds like the school and setting for you then do not delay in applying now!

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the number 1 specialist school in the county as a permanent teaching assistant. This is one of the longest standing specialist schools in the county and is based on beautiful and vast grounds. This school successfully offers education to mixed ability learners including Autism, Down syndrome, SLD, PMLD and other complex needs. The school currently has 100+ pupils on role. Pupils at the school are aged between 5 and 19 years, the school are currently looking for a passionate and inspiring TA to work 1:1 and on a whole class basis supporting learners in KS2, 3 and 4. This school is recognised and commended for offering a balanced curriculum embracing both the creative and educational. All teachers are given the freedom and support to explore the current curriculum so as to deliver relevant, interactive and fun lessons every time. The school is proud of its Christian ethos and is praised by parents, staff and OFSTED for offering a warm, welcoming and fun atmosphere.

Interview date: 7th December 2016 so please don't delay and apply now!

Benefits:
- Permanent Teaching Assistant role
- Team Teach training provided by Randstad Education or the school
- Modern resources and equipment including interactive whiteboards and ipads
- Superb and spacious classrooms and grounds
- There is lots of room for progression in the roles, from senior teaching assistant to skill development and other areas to branch into (therapies, inclusion support etc.)

All applicants for this position must have the following requirements to be considered:
- Any experience level will be considered, ideal candidates will be flexible, resilient and have a positive approach to supporting learners with SEN (direct SEN experience is not essential)
- Relevant experience/Knowledge of UK SEN settings (desirable)
- Own Transport- Due to locality of the school
- Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities:
- Supporting KS3- KS5 SEN learners on a 1:1, small group and classroom basis
- Communicating with parents and carers over pupils' progress and participating in departmental meetings, parents' evenings and whole school training events

If you want to know more about this fabulous opportunity or wish to send us your application then please don't hesitate to apply now, interviews will take place on 7th December 2016

This role is open to receiving applications over the next week. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.