Job Title: Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Lewes

Salary: Minimum £84 per day

Contract: Monday – Friday 8.30-3.30 – Temp to perm (Term Time Only)

Start Date: April

Are you enthusiastic about helping secondary school children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities thrive in their learning journey? Join our team as a Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant and contribute to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every child can succeed!

About Us: Our schools are dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for our secondary school students with SEND. We believe in fostering a love for learning and supporting each child’s individual needs to help them reach their full potential. As we continue to prioritise the well-being and academic growth of our students, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide tailored support to secondary school students with SEND, both individually and in small groups, to ensure they can access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals.
Collaborate closely with secondary school teachers to implement differentiated instruction and adapt teaching materials to meet the diverse needs of students with SEND.
Support students in developing key literacy, numeracy, and social skills, fostering their confidence and independence in the classroom.
Work alongside the SENCO and other staff members to develop and implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and support strategies for students with SEND.
Foster positive relationships with students, promoting their emotional well-being, self-esteem, and sense of belonging within the school community.
Monitor student progress and behaviour, providing feedback to teachers and participating in the evaluation and review of support interventions.
Create a safe and inclusive learning environment, proactively managing challenging behaviours and promoting positive behaviour management strategies.

If you are passionate about supporting secondary school students with SEND and helping them succeed, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications and Experience:

Previous experience working with secondary school students with SEND, preferably in an educational setting. (desirable)
A genuine passion for supporting the learning and development of young children with diverse needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Patience, empathy, and resilience, with a compassionate and nurturing approach to supporting secondary school students with SEND.
Knowledge of SEND-related issues and strategies for supporting secondary school students with a range of needs (e.g., autism, dyslexia, speech and language difficulties). (desirable)

Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

– Provide details for us to complete reference checks prior to employment.

– Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.