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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 toa 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 inbehaviourally based Teaching to join our teaching team!Salary:23,000 PA (Plus a1000 joining bonus)Hours:Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:45am 4:45pm, Tuesday: 8:45am 5:30pm, Friday: 8:45am 4:30pmPart Timeworking is available - with a minimum of 3 days to include Tuesdays and FridaysAnnual Leave:56 days school holiday + Bank holidaysPlease note: This role is also known as 'Trainee SEN Teacher' orTrainee CABAS Teacher on our careers websiteHow do SEN Teaching Assistants contribute to the Team?Providing teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculums PlanPreparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication and life skillsSupporting pupils participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practiceProviding behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of lifeMonitor pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each childs needsAssisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack timesProvide personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)What can we offer ourSEN Teaching Assistants?1000 joining bonusRegularpay progressionwith opportunities to increase as soon as 6 months from startingCareer advancementopportunities to senior roles including Lead Teacher and Class SupervisorDailytransportto and from GuildfordOpportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapistsStaffwellbeingand support facilitiesTerm timeonly workingA range of comprehensivefunded trainingpathwaysFully 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 & LearningBehaviour 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 13,000Additionally, all staff will also receive regular training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism and moreWhat will you need to apply for theSEN Teaching Assistant role?Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilitiesMinimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalentComfortable working with children who exhibit behaviour that challengesComfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where requiredAbility to keep calm in high pressure situationsCommitment to our regular and ongoing professional development programme and trainingA positive, can-do attitudeWe are also keen to accommodate flexible working request for both part time hours and part time days per week. Please enquire upon application about how these options could work for you.ABOUT JIGSAWJigsaw Trust is a registered charityinspired by autismin 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, andJigsawPlusa specialist day service delivering key living and life skills learning for adults from the age of 18+. The Trust also operates 2 social enterprises:Caf on the Parkproviding work experience and volunteering opportunities in a public-facing setting, andJigsaw GARDENworksenabling learners of all ages to embark on a range of gardening and related outdoor activities.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 JigsawJBRP1_UKTJ