SEN Teaching Assistant

As a Teaching Assistant at Pegasus School you will work alongside the best educators and therapists in their field to support our students to develop their communication and independence skills, alongside assisting with sensory regulation and building social relationships in order for them to safely access learning in a range of environments including inside their home, their classroom and in the wider community.

Our curriculum is completely bespoke and designed to prepare our students for adulthood, so as when they leave us at 19 years old, they can make choices about their life, they can maintain their physical and mental health, and have a wide range of social and leisure activities that they can access as they move into supported or residential adult living.

Training for this role will be in key areas such as First Aid, Safeguarding and Non-Abusive Physical and Psychological Intervention (NAPPI), but will also be tailored to meet the individual needs of the students. Bespoke training is continually delivered from our Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist and Clinical Psychologist as well as from our Teachers who are behaviour and communication specialists. This typically includes training in iPad communication and MAKATON, sensory regulation strategies and behavioural techniques, along with the underpinning knowledge of the diagnosis and needs of each student.

As a Teaching Assistant you will experience behaviours that could include hitting, kicking and biting etc, but we will provide you will the appropriate training and clothing that protects where necessary, and you will get to spend time getting to know the students alongside an experienced staff member so you can be confident in your ability to handle these situations safely. This position also involves delivering personal care, including toileting and bathing.

_We believe that students should be happy, have fun and enjoy their learning. We improve the
lives of students by supporting and encouraging them to choose activities and by introducing
them to new experiences and opportunities. We recognise that when they are happy students
are more likely to be engaged in their learning and make better progress._

Qualification (or willing to work towards) Level 3 or equivalent in relevant subject

- Experience of working with a range of students/adults with SEN

- Excellent communication skills

- Resilience, lots of energy and highly motivated

- Knowledge of child protection and health and safety regulations

Desirable Skills

- Qualifications in SEN

- Previously supported students/adults with challenging behaviour

- Knowledge of communication techniques

- Awareness of sensory regulation strategies

- Experience in supporting teaching and learning in schools

- Experience in attending to intimate and personal care

Pegasus School and The SENAD Group is committed to safeguarding those in our care - the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks that include online searches.

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.

Pegasus School, Caldwell Hall, Main Street, Caldwell, Derbyshire DE12 6RS

MONDAY TO THURSDAY 0815 TO 1615 & FRIDAY 0815 TO 1515.

STARTING SALARY IS £19,947.38 (£11.90 per hour)

Benefits include: Employee Assistance Programme, pension, school holidays, uniform and hot/cold lunches included. Opportunities for overtime within the residential home during evenings/weekends/holidays.

Would you like to take on a new role that will give you a true sense of job satisfaction
every day?

Pegasus School is a relatively small independent special school with up to approx. 20 students aged 8 to 19 years with severe learning disabilities, autism and associated challenging behaviour. Many of our students also have mental health and therapy needs.