SEN Specialist Support Assistant

Are you passionate and driven with a commitment to supporting children with additional needs? We are looking to develop a team of specialist support across EOTAS to work with the SENCO, curriculum leads and other support staff to deliver quality assessment and intervention. You would be linked to a subject area in order to identify and develop an understand of each young person’s individual needs in order to engage them fully in their learning with the view to reintegrate back to a mainstream school or special school with an EHCP. The position will enable you to build positive relationships to motivate students, engage parents and raise student’s aspiration in order to provide them with best opportunities and outcomes. EOTAS is committed to continued professional development and candidates with the right level of experience could be developed further with the potential to expand the role in the future. If you are able to offer strong support, effectively manage behaviour and engage students in their own learning, we want to hear from you. We want to appoint highly effective and aspirational professionals who are influential and enthusiastic. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Head Teacher and heads of college to develop the Quality of Education and Curriculum across EOTAS. The leadership team are committed to developing staff to be the best they can be, engage parents and raise students’ aspirations in order to provide them with the best opportunities and outcomes. The right candidate will: Have a passion for teaching and learning, understanding of SEN and the needs of vulnerable young people with social, emotional and mental health Show commitment to a culture of continuous improvement that promotes excellence for staff and students alike. Have the personal and professional qualities required to develop our vision and ethos of the service. Why choose us? EOTAS is made up of 3 unique Colleges with sites across Swindon. Each College has a unique client group but all have the common goal - supporting young people and their families through challenging circumstances in order for them to achieve and move on to positive destinations “Better Choices, Better lives” EOTAS is at a crucial stage in terms of its growth and development and we are looking to build a strong team in order to move EOTAS to the next level. Visits to the school are welcomed please contact Emma Preedy to arrange a visit EOTAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, and have a wide range of benefits for employees which include: Health & Wellbeing Discounted Gym Memberships 24-hour access to free counselling helpline for family, debt advice Generous holiday allowance Financial Excellent Pension Schemes Career Progression Development