Full Time Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Shaftesbury to support students with special educational needs, including Autism and emotional health challenges. The role is full-time, term time only, and emphasizes collaboration with teachers and compassionate student support. Applicants should have experience in SEN/D settings and a patient approach. This temporary role may lead to permanent placement. Competitive hourly wage offered with holiday pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

Access to CPD accredited training courses

Free child protection training

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience with Autism Spectrum Condition and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Patient, resilient, and caring attitude towards support.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in assisting students aged 5-19 years.
• Provide tailored assistance to individuals with SEN/D.
• Promote experiential learning in outdoor areas.

Skills

ASC and SEMH experience

General SEN(D) experience

Collaboration skills

Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies

Compassionate approach

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset

Salary: £13.75 an hour

Start Date: January

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Opportunities via Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with special educational needs?

If so, this SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role:

You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing the best support possible to students ranging in the ages 5-19 years old with a primary diagnosis of:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Complex learning challenges
• Speech, Language and Communication difficulties

This school has specialist classrooms, great sports halls, swimming pool and an on-site therapy team to ensure the students are receiving the correct support for them. There are also extensive woodland and outdoor areas for experiential learning, fostering the best environment possible for students and their learning.

Who We Are Looking For:

• ASC and SEMH experience, in or out of an educational setting
• General SEN(D) experience, in or out of an educational setting
• A patient, resilient, innovative and caring individual with a compassionate approach to supporting children
• Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies

Working Hours/Benefits:

• Full Time
• Monday-Friday
• Term Time Only
• Holiday Pay
• Access to CPD accredited training courses

About Us:

Teaching Personnel is a specialist education recruitment agency, working with a variety of SEN(D) schools across the UK – pairing talented educators with the perfect role for them! We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for all educators, schools, and students we work with.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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