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SEND Teaching Assistant
Job Role: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location - Folkestone, Kent
HRGO Education are in search of Teaching Assistants to work in a dynamic College, supporting pupils (aged 16-18) with SEND needs on their journey through college and further education. This role is to start ASAP on a long term supply basis Monday to Friday 8.30-3.30, part time days could be considered.
This is a very rewarding role with lots of variety in the working day. The role will involve 1:1, small group and in-class support. In conjunction with Teachers, you will be responsible for using a range of techniques and approaches to meet the special education needs of learners as outlined in their EHCPs. As well as supporting students academically, the role includes: helping them navigate the college and preparing them socially for further education and working life.
The Folkestone based college are well resourced to support the additional needs of their young people. You can easily commute to the college from the local areas of Ashford, Dover, Canterbury, Hythe.
The College Teaching Assistant role:
- Supporting pupils 1:1 and leading small groups in a post-16 college environment
- Helping pupils with various SEND including: Mild learning difficulties (MLD) and Physical Disabilities
- Being a positive role model and establishing positive relationships with pupils and helping them to navigate the college and support them academically and socially
- Working well with other members of the college team to provide a stimulating learning environment for all.
What you will need:
- Previous SEND, Care or Social Work experience is (desirable but not essential).
- Organised, reliable, friendly, hard-working and resilient with a good sense of humour.
- Enhanced DBS or one in progress (we can do this for you)
Benefits of working at the Folkestone based college:
- £75 - £80 per day
- Regular CPD at the College and progression opportunities
- A personal HRGO Education consultant and access to a range of opportunities across our partner schools and colleges in the South East