Calling all Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Workers and Nursery School Workers!

We have some fantastic opportunities available for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our teaching team at Jigsaw School!

This role will give you access a wide range of fully funded training and qualification opportunities in SEN education whilst also gaining a breadth of experience with children of varying ages and abilities!

We have what it takes to help you build a career in SEN education!

How will you contribute to the team?

• Provide teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculums Plan
• Prepare and deliver lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication skills and life skills
• Support pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
• Provide behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Provide personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)
• Monitor pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child’s needs
• Assist with breaktime duties including playground support and snack time

Why choose Jigsaw School?

• Market leading salary
• £1000 joining bonus
• Regular pay progression with opportunities to increase as soon as 6 months from starting
• Career advancement opportunities to senior roles including Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
• Additional opportunities to broaden your skills including Mental Health First Aider, School Council Representative and Pupil Behaviour Support
• Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists
• Staff wellbeing and support facilities
• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• Term time only working
• Range of comprehensive funded training pathways
• Transport between school and central Guildford where needed

 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 & Learning
• Behaviour 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 £13,000
• Additionally, all staff will also receive regular training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism and more 

What will you need to apply?

• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
• Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent
• Comfortable working with children who exhibit behaviour that challenges
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations

Please note: At Jigsaw School the role of Trainee SEN Teacher is also known as ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ or ‘Trainee CABAS Teacher’