Job Description

Job Overview

Abbotsholme is a co-educational, boarding and day school for children aged 2 to 20 years old, set in a large, beautiful estate on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. We are committed to a holistic philosophy of education, striving to nurture and develop pupils' strengths and abilities through excellence in academic studies, superb pastoral care and a unique and broad-ranging extra-curricular program.

We are seeking to appoint a 1:1 SEN Support Assistant to join our dynamic team.In this crucial role, you will work closely with student(s) who require individualised support to thrive on their educational journey. Your primary responsibility will be to provide tailored assistance, ensuring the student's academic, social, and emotional needs are met within the classroom setting.

The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in supporting students with special educational needs. You should have a strong understanding of various learning strategies and be adept at implementing them to foster student success. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.This role would be perfect for a person with a "can do" attitude who is committed to developing individual strengths and encourage a love of learning in all our pupils.
The successful candidate will display the following qualities:

Empathy and Patience Adaptability & Flexibility Effective Communication Positive Attitude & Resilience Organisational skills Observational Skill Teamwork & Collaboration Advocacy skills.
The role is full time, working Monday to Friday, from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., during term time only

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 21,718.85 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person