LSA with SEN experience

Job Description

Five Education is looking for an LSA to assist with SEN students displaying challenging behaviour at a secondary school in Wotton under Edge. We require a candidate with experience supporting children with SEN or SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health).The ideal candidate for this school will be positive, proactive and patient. You will mostly be supporting children in KS3 Maths and English classes around the school. You will need to be confident and have excellent behaviour management skills. You may be asked to work 1:1 depending on the needs of the children. Some of the childrenwill have additional needs including Complex Needs and SpLD (Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia). This role requires someone who can work 8:30-3:30, 5 days per week, and is offering a salary of £80-£85 per day (including holiday pay).Responsibilities and duties:Working with the teacher to help the pupils access the curriculum including supporting with differentiation Supporting the students social and emotional developmentHelping students to learn self-regulation techniques, though a lot of guidance and support will be requiredKeeping students engaged with their workImplementing behaviour management toolsDeveloping a relationship with the students and their caregiversWorking with other TAs and support staffWorking with challenging behaviour and/ or complex needsEssential Criteria:At least 12 months of recent teaching assistant or similar experienceExperience teaching or supporting children with SEN or experience supporting vulnerable adults with additional needs.A flexible and resourceful approach.Will have strong communication and empathy skillsYou will be able to demonstrate positive reinforcement.Experience of THRIVE or Team Teach would be an advantage but not essential.Excellent behaviour management skillsAvalaible 5 days per week, 08:15 - 15:0, Mon - FriHave a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa)Two recent child based references and relevant DBS/Police checksFive Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checksand will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face to face interview. Five Education do not believe in using umbrella bodies, we use PAYE and how this isnt comparable with umbrella body pay and that there is no admin fee as with Umbrella bodies and Five Education pay employers national insurance on top of the salary. Pleasenote pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.What can Five Education offer youOne of the best supply experiences in Bristol - check out our google reviews!Free specialised, in-person training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more. Recommend a friend bonus schemeSubsidised initial DBS cost (we pay £15, you pay £30, refunded after working 5 days)Guaranteed work scheme, the perfect agreement to get into supply work with peace of mind, without worrying about whether you will be offered work or not! Specialist support/mentoring while you are workingFive Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fees or employers NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does includeholiday pay. Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks,TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.