Trainee SEN Teacher

Calling all Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Workers and Nursery School Workers…..

• Are you looking to build a promising career in SEN Education?
• Would you like access to a wide range of fully funded qualification and training opportunities?
• Do you have a passion for helping others and learning more about how to support autistic children?

If this sounds like you, at Jigsaw School we have a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with an interest in behaviourally based Teaching to join our teaching team!

Please note: This role is also known as ‘Trainee SEN Teacher’ or‘Trainee CABAS Teacher’ on our careers website

How do SEN Teaching Assistants contribute to the Team?

• Providing teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculums Plan
• Preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication and life skills
• Supporting pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Providing behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Monitor pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child’s needs
• Assisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack times
• Provide personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)

What can we offer our SEN Teaching Assistants?

• £1000 joining bonus
• Regular pay progression with opportunities to increase as soon as 6 months from starting
• Career advancement opportunities to senior roles including Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
• Daily transport to and from Guildford
• Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists
• Staff wellbeing and support facilities
• Term time only working
• A range of comprehensive funded training pathways

Fully Funded Training & Qualifications!

• Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning
• Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including Teaching Ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert))
• Masters in High Incidence & Disabilities worth up to £13,000
• Additionally, all staff will also receive regular training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism and more

What will you need to apply for the SEN Teaching Assistant role?

• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
• Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent
• Comfortable working with children who exhibit behaviour that challenges
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations
• Commitment to our regular and ongoing professional development programme and training
• A positive, can-do attitude

ABOUT JIGSAW

Jigsaw Trust is a registered charity inspired by autism in its desire to provide the very best in ongoing education, vocational and wellbeing services for autistic people; it is also committed to raising awareness of autism and promoting the understanding and acceptance of autistic people.

Jigsaw Trust incorporates: Jigsaw CABAS School, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, educating children aged 4-19 years, and JigsawPlus a specialist day service delivering key living and life skills learning for adults from the age of 18+. The Trust also operates 2 social enterprises: Café on the Park providing work experience and volunteering opportunities in a public-facing setting, and Jigsaw GARDENworks enabling learners of all ages to embark on a range of gardening and related outdoor activities.

How to apply:

Please visit our website www.careersatjigsaw.co.uk/current-vacancies/ where you will find more details and a full Job Description.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact our HR Department on 01483 277366 or email careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk

To apply for this role please download and complete an application form found at www.careersatjigsaw.co.uk/apply/ and return it to careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) of which the cost will be covered by Jigsaw.