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Mainstream SEN Teaching Assistant with ADHD and Emotional Support Experience Wanted!
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with diverse learning needs? Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced and compassionate Mainstream SEN Teaching Assistant with specific expertise in supporting students with ADHD and emotional needs to join our dedicated team.
Key Responsibilities:
– Provide tailored support and guidance to students with special educational needs, including ADHD and emotional difficulties, within a mainstream classroom setting.
– Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff members to implement individualised strategies and interventions that promote the academic and social development of students.
– Utilise your expertise in behaviour management techniques to support students in regulating their emotions and maintaining focus in the classroom.
– Foster positive relationships with students, offering encouragement, reassurance, and emotional support to help them overcome challenges and thrive academically and emotionally.
– Collaborate closely with parents/carers and external professionals to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to meeting the needs of students with SEN.
Requirements:
– Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a mainstream school, with specific experience supporting students with ADHD and emotional difficulties.
– Strong understanding of ADHD and related behaviours, as well as strategies for managing and supporting students with emotional needs.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with students, staff, and parents/carers.
– Patience, empathy, and resilience to respond effectively to the challenges and opportunities presented in a mainstream SEN setting.
– A passion for inclusive education and a commitment to supporting the holistic development of all students.
What We Offer:
– Competitive salary package with opportunities for career progression and development.
– Comprehensive training and support to enhance your skills and expertise in supporting students with diverse needs.
– A supportive and collaborative working environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
– The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with SEN, helping them to achieve their full potential.
If you are passionate about inclusive education and dedicated to supporting students with SEN, particularly those with ADHD and emotional needs, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team as a Mainstream SEN Teaching Assistant and play a vital role in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Prospero is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
