Teaching Assistant – SEN

SEN Teaching Assistant (ADHD)
Location: Brighton
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (ADHD)
Hours: 08:30 to 15:30

We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 children with high needs ADHD in Brighton. The successful candidate will have experience working with children or young adults with ADHD, gained through paid employment, personal experience, or volunteering. This role requires an understanding of how to manage challenging behaviours and to engage individuals who may struggle to focus and follow routines. You will need to be adaptable and creative in using the child’s interests to enhance their learning experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide focused support to students with ADHD, both in individual and small group settings.
• Adapt teaching methods to accommodate each child’s learning style and needs.
• Help develop routines that promote concentration and effective learning.
• Collaborate with educators to design strategies tailored to each pupil.
• Monitor student behaviour and progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Previous experience working with children that have special educational needs.
• Experience with ADHD and the associated challenges of focus and routine.
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work within a team.
• The ability to be adaptable, remain calm in challenging situations, and respond to the needs of the pupils.
• Must be able to understand and follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and behavioural policies.
• Qualifications relating to education, special educational needs, counselling, or psychology are not essential but will be looked upon favourably.

If you are interested or wish to discuss this role further, apply now!

Important Notice: To successfully apply 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 before 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. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

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.