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Our client based in the Maidstone area are seeking to appoint a HLTA to assist and support an individual pupil on the SEND register by delivering interventions as well as supporting other children as required including those with EHCPs across the school.

Your main responsibility will be supporting a child with downs syndrome delivering interventions and adapting lessons to meet their needs. The child uses Makaton to communicate therefore applicants must have confidence in using Makaton and be familiar with using PECS and visual timetables.

The ideal candidate be expected:

• To work towards pupils individualised targets set out within the EHCP, in liaison with the class teacher and Learning Support Coordinator (LSCO)
  • To provide learning support to pupils in class or in withdrawal situations, either 1:1 or small groups
  • To develop knowledge of the particular needs of the pupils and seek advice from the LSCO, class teacher and outside agencies as directed
  • To aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required e.g. worksheets, games, visual prompt cards etc
  • To make or modify resources as suggested and advised by the LSCO, Educational Psychologist or other outside agencies
  • To be involved in the planning and preparation of the day to day class activities
  • To organise and maintain an inclusive learning environment both in the classroom and outside
  • Motivate and encourage pupils to have a go at activities they may be unsure of
  • Provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards
  • Facilitate inclusion in small group activities and support interaction
  • To attend in service training and meetings relevant to the post in order to keep up to date with developments in working with children with special educational needs
  • To act as a positive role model to all pupils

The school has a real team ethos therefore you will be a good team player and be able to ensure that the wellbeing and personal development of the pupils enhances their learning opportunities and life skills. you will also attend planning meetings with the Class teacher / LSCO to develop learning programmes and to assist in the delivery of the individual learning programmes on a daily basis to promote learning, behaviour and communication skills.

This role is full time and will be subject to satisfactory references and a full enhanced DBS.

For more information, please send an up to date CV or call a member of our team on 01925 906500.

 SPECIALIST SEND/SEMH TUTORING SERVICE

Are you passionate about reaching out to students disengaged from their education due to SEMH difficulties? Do you enjoy independence over your working hours and lesson planning?

Here at SEND Recruitment, we are seeking qualified teachers (QTS/QTLS) to inspire hard-to-reach children through our Specialist SEND Tutoring service. Utilising a bespoke curriculum, our team of tutors create fun and engaging lesson plans around the child and their interests to guide these students back into education.

This particular referral means supporting x2 looked after children (LACs) in Y11 with significant gaps in their learning. Their tutoring will be focused on exam prep/past papers and identifying the gaps in their knowledge.

Experience working with SEMH/SEND students will come as an advantage to applicants, but resilience, passion and flexibility comes as a must.

Those successful will benefit from a subscription to Twinkl online teaching resources, as well as flexibility over their working hours.

All candidates are subject to a face to face interview, references to cover the last two years and a full enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this role or any other roles supporting SEND in schools please contact a member of our specialist SEND team at 01925 906 500 or send in a CV.

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A Teaching Assistant is required to work in a Pupil Referral unit supporting children with SEMH and challenging behaviour. The school I a secondary school and a high number of students are working below the national average

This role involves supporting in an engineering class supporting the class teacher with mechanics and construction. Due to the needs of the students, it is vital that you are confident in managing challenging behaviour and are resilient in dealing with dis-engaged children.

The ideal candidate will be confident and willing to support with mechanics and will need to be hands on and practical. Applicants with a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or the equivalent. Those who are TEAM TEACH trained would be most advantageous

If you would like to be considered for the position, please send your CV to info@senrecruitment.co.uk or contact our team on 01925 905600