Classroom assistant - Mental Health / SEN

Academics; Bristol; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Classroom Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 4 student with Autism. This rewarding role involves working closely with experienced staff to enhance the learning experience for children with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for inclusivity, a nurturing approach, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual needs. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive in a classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE Maths and English grade 4/C required.
• Experience with SEN children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 4 student with Autism.
• Collaborate with teachers and manage challenging behaviours.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN

Nurturing and patient approach

Ability to manage challenging behaviours

Communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Minimum grade 4/C)

Tools

DBS Check

Job description

Classroom Assistant - Mental Health / SEN

A local primary school is urgently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant - SEN to support on a 1:1 basis for a Year 4 student with Autism/ASD. This child struggles to communicate and is selective non-verbal, due to a lack of social confidence, and has been withdrawing in the classroom.

• £90 - £100 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4pm
• Term time only
• Bristol - BS11

The Lawrence Weston / Shirehampton school is seeking a classroom assistant to be 1:1 with the student Monday - Friday, 08:30am - 12:30pm. For the rest of the time, you will be supporting other SEN students with interventions.

Daily Duties:

• Collaborating with the Year 4 class teacher and other experienced staff members
• Manage challenging behaviours that may arise; training and techniques will be given.
• 1:1 (one-to-one) teaching support, where you may have to adapt the task to the child's needs/interests to communicate the information.
• Identify potential triggers for the pupils in regard to their trauma and mental health needs

The Right Candidate:

• Maths and English at GCSE - Minimum grade 4/C
• Experience supporting children with SEN.
• A passion for working inclusively with children with additional needs, especially ASD, ADHD, and Non-Verbal.
• A nurturing and patient approach to supporting children's unique needs.
• DBS Check required (We can assist with this).

If you are interested in this Classroom Assistant - Mental Health / SEN role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson.

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.