Secondary teaching assistant. Job in Bristol Education & Training Jobs

Zen Educate; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant to provide essential support to students with special needs. This role focuses on helping children overcome learning barriers and achieve their educational goals in a nurturing environment. The school, known for its positive culture and family feel, offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives. If you are passionate about education and have the skills to inspire and motivate young learners, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values empathy, reliability, and commitment to student success.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Free training

Bespoke platform for agency work

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special needs is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills with teachers and parents are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support two students with low learning ability on a 1:1 basis.
• Work towards students' education health care plans.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Experience supporting special needs

Empathy and understanding

Education

Experience in a school environment

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant

Are you looking to support students on a 1:1 basis who struggle with their learning? Do you have a passion for helping children achieve?

Zen Educate is looking for a teaching assistant to work with two students in year 7 who have low learning ability and need extra support. There are some speech and language barriers, and one student has low self-esteem. We are looking for someone who has experience in supporting children with special needs, who can approach students with understanding and empathy, but also challenge them where possible.

The secondary school, located in south Bristol, is one of the smaller schools in the area and teaches students up to GCSE, so there is no sixth form. The school fosters a family feel and an overall positive work culture. Students are described as being well-behaved.

Hours are 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, and term time only.

Requirements

1. Experience working with children, ideally in a school environment.
2. Experience supporting special needs, specifically speech and language and mental health, is desirable.
3. Strong communication skills with the SENCO, teachers, and parents.
4. Reliable and able to commit to the work, as students can find change stressful; it is important to find someone dependable with minimal absences.
5. Flexible to the needs of the school and able to work towards students' education health care plans, ensuring they are progressing towards their learning objectives.

Zen can offer competitive pay, free training, and a bespoke platform that makes working with an agency straightforward.

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