Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant - (Olympus School - Croydon)

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Bright Futures, Inspired By You.

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Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you thrive in a dynamic and rewarding setting? If so, Horizon Care and Education is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at our Olympus School based in South Croydon.

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Olympus is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls aged 11-19 with Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs.

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Situated in a peaceful area on the edge of ancient woodland, Olympus features co-regulation rooms on both floors, a sensory activity room, breakout classrooms, a library, a science laboratory, a computer room, and one-to-one spaces.

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There's nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves, have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.

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What you'll get to do: Assisting students in their educational and social development.

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Provide support inside and outside of the classroom, so they can fully engage in a wide range of activities.

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Help to set up activities for students,



using technology or adjusting the environment to suit their needs.

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Support teachers, engaging with students, providing learning support, and reacting to situations in the classroom in a positive, non-disruptive manner.

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Working 1:1 with some students, to give them the time and support they need to learn.

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What we're looking for from you: Experience of working with children who have behavioural support needs with a good knowledge of behavioural management techniques and strategiesGrade C or above GCSE in English and Math, or L1/2 equivalent functional skills qualificationHold or be willing to work towards a recognised teaching assistant qualificationOne HorizonWe have recently launched OneHorizon which is a new platform designed for YOU which brings together the benefits, tools and resources to help you feel supported, valued and great at work!

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The platform is designed to give you instant access to amazing employee benefits, company announcements, downloadable resources and documents as well as feedback surveys and our people directory.

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You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more! INTEACH

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