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KS4 SEN Teaching Assistant - Cornwall Sen-school

KS4 SEN Teaching Assistant - Cornwall Sen-school

9th November start
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago
Expiring 18th December
Cornwall
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Job Title: 1:1 Specialist Support Assistant Location: Redruth, Cornwall - Community Hub & Alternative Provision Hours: 5 days a week 09:15 – 16:30 Start Date: ASAP on-going Daily rate: £100 About the Role We are working with a community-focused provision dedicated to social support, crisis intervention, and local development. While the hub buzzes with everything from job clubs to community allotments, they have a specific, vital opening for a Specialist Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for one of their high-needs SEND learners. This isn’t a standard classroom role. You will be working within a vibrant, trauma-informed environment that focuses on the "whole person." Your mission is to help a learner with complex needs engage with our programs, navigate their day safely, and build the skills they need for a brighter future. Key Responsibilities Specialist 1:1 Support: Provide dedicated, constant support to a high-needs learner, ensuring their safety and engagement in educational and social activities. Behaviour Management: Confidently manage challenging behaviour using positive, proactive strategies. PBS/PBM Implementation: Use your professional training to implement Positive Behaviour Support plans, focusing on de-escalation and understanding the "why" behind the behaviour. Mentoring: Build a trusting relationship that helps the learner access our wider community services—from life skills and cooking to wellbeing sessions. Collaboration: Work closely with our community coaches and SENCO to track progress and adjust support strategies. Essential Requirements: Proven Experience: You must have a solid background working with children or young people with high SEND needs and challenging behaviour. Resilience: The ability to remain calm, composed, and empathetic in high-pressure situations. Adaptability: Comfortable working across different settings, from a learning room to a community allotment or local hub.
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This organisation is dedicated to connecting individuals with opportunities and investing in community development. It offers a range of support services, including crisis assistance, job search support, and skills training programmes. Additionally, it provides social groups, cooking courses, wellbeing activities, and allotment schemes to promote community engagement and personal growth. For young people who are unable to attend mainstream education but seek a future pathway, the organisation runs specialised learning and work experience programmes. These initiatives aim to build confidence, develop skills, and create positive opportunities for individuals in the local area. The organisation is passionate about fostering inclusive and supportive environments where community members can access resources, build connections, and realise their potential. It values empowerment, resilience, and community cohesion, making it an inspiring place for both staff and participants to be involved.

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