Starfyn Education are looking for hard working and motivated Learning Support Assistants school in Chessington.

Are you an engaging and exciting teaching assistant?
Do you want to make a difference for all the children that you work with?
Can you instil a sense of pride in pupils for their work?The schools is a special educational needs school for young people aged 9 -19 years. All our students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Many students have additional needs such as mild to moderate Autistic Spectrum Disorders, language impairment or emotional issues; a few have sensory or medical needs.

The majority of students come from mainstream Primary Schools where they have been supported 1:1 by an adult, mostly on a full-time basis. The adult to student ratio at St Philip’s makes this unnecessary as class sizes are between 8-10 students.
In Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9) students are organised into ‘mixed ability/need’ tutor groups for registration times, tutorials and most of their subject lessons. English and maths are taught in ability sets.

The school provides a broad range of subject option choices at Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11), in addition to the statutory core curriculum; all courses result in a recognised accreditation.
An array of enrichment opportunities is provided within and beyond the school day; for example, residential trips in Years 8, 10 and Post-16 and after school activity clubs.

Independence, key to the underlying ethos of the school, is supported and developed through a life skills programme, travel training and work experience.

The Post-16 provision caters for those young people who have not yet gained sufficient independence or confidence to transfer to a further education (FE) college environment at the end of Year 11. Their curriculum is designed to develop functional life skills rather than the attainment of higher level qualifications.
 
This is a full-time, temp – perm role and you will working 8:30am – 4:30pm to ensure that all pupils have the correct supervision and support whilst on school campus.  This school has fantastic opportunities for professional development & continuous support from the senior leadership team and specialist colleagues. Pay can be up to £110 per day depending on experience
 
The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant should:

Have experience or a passion for working with children with SEN
Be flexible, proactive and patient
Be nurturing and caring in your approaches
Be able to communicate effectively within a team
Be open to providing personal care
Have a Background in Education, Care, Psychology or Drama, as these are very transferable.Candidates will be required to submit an application form as well as supply references, also you will be required to own an up-to-date, or be willing to apply for a Starfyn Education DBS