Graduate Opportunity - Learning Support SEN - Guildford

Graduate Opportunity! Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant SEN School - Guildford The question: Would you like to work with young people who need support? The opportunity: This is an outstanding opportunity for a Graduate TA with a keen interest in Special Education Needs, and is the perfect position for a Graduate in search of well structured experience before going on to Teacher training, a Master's Degree or Doctorate. The nuts and bolts: Graduate Learner Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant £60 to £75 daily rate (5-day week 08h30 to 15h30) Special Educational Needs September startWhat is involved: Providing assistance and supervision for students before, during and after lessons Assisting students to understand and participate in set tasks in an appropriate way Assisting with note taking and supporting literacy and numeracy Working with a class, a small group or individual learners Encouraging the development of appropriate social skills Supporting individual needs Maintaining student records Helping to build confidence and motivation Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team Working with managers and employees to support the developing culture of the organisation Following regulations pertaining to safeguardingWhat is required: An Undergraduate Degree Good general education levels in English and Maths Knowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning difficulties and disabilities Ability to adapt to a various working environments and students with differing abilities A co-operative working style Practical approach to the needs of students with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDD) Good interpersonal and communication skills A caring attitude and a good listener Flexibility in terms of working patterns Self motivationThe red tape: You need to be eligible to work in the UK Have your National Insurance number Provide recent and relevant referencesThe bottom line: If this is the role for you, apply now