Secondary Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a committed Secondary Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs (SEN) on a full-time basis in a caring and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant childcare experience and be available immediately. Responsibilities include assisting pupils with their learning and collaborating with teaching staff. This is a temporary role with competitive pay and opportunities for training and long-term positions.

Benefits

Weekly pay with competitive rates

Free access to CPD and SEN-focused training

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for long-term positions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months childcare experience.
• Experience supporting children with SEN needs.
• A caring, patient and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN on a full-time basis.
• Help pupils engage with learning and manage routines.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff.

Skills

Childcare experience

Experience supporting children with SEN needs

Caring, patient and resilient approach

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

This specialist education setting offers a calm, inclusive and highly supportive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to grow in confidence and independence.

The school is recognised for its strong pastoral care, dedicated staff team and commitment to helping every child reach their potential. Staff are well supported by experienced leadership and benefit from excellent resources and a positive, collaborative culture.

We are seeking a committed Secondary Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN on a full-time basis, starting immediately.

You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to help pupils engage with learning, manage routines and achieve individual goals. There are also opportunities to work with primary-aged pupils where required.

• A minimum of 6 months childcare experience

• Experience supporting children with SEN needs

• A caring, patient and resilient approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Availability for a full-time role

• Weekly pay with competitive rates - £13.75 per hour

• Free access to CPD and SEN-focused training

• A dedicated consultant who understands your goals

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

• Support from one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies

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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.
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