SEMH Focused Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A specialist educational organization is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs in Poole. The role involves assisting classroom teachers and working closely with young people aged 5-11. Ideal candidates should be patient, compassionate, and experienced in SEN strategies. The organization offers flexible working arrangements, training opportunities, and a nurturing environment to foster student development.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Access to CPD training courses free of charge

Opportunity for term time only work

Qualifications

• Experience with special educational needs (SEN) or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and staff.
• Willingness to undertake DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in providing educational assistance to students aged 5-11 with various special needs.
• Help in managing classroom behaviour and promoting a positive learning environment.
• Assist students with their individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Skills

Patient and resilient

Compassionate approach to support

Knowledge of positive behaviour support strategies

Ability to de-escalate challenging situations

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Poole, Dorset

Start Date: Immediate / Flexible

SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a dedicated teaching assistant passionate about supporting young people?

If yes, this opportunity to join a Specialist School in Poole may be for you!

The Role

You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing the best support possible to students aged 5-11 years old with various special educational needs:

• All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
• Primary needs: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties
• Additional needs may include ADHD, dyslexia, OCD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Speech and Language Communication Needs (SLCN), and attachment difficulties

The school provides therapeutic support including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, and equine therapy.

With specialist classrooms, outdoor spaces, small-group learning and a life-skills curriculum, it has been praised for its calm, structured environment and strong pastoral care, awarding the school with a mixture of “Good” and “Outstanding” Ofsted ratings!

Who We Are Looking For

• A patient, resilient, innovative and caring individual with a compassionate approach to supporting young people
• SEN / SEMH based experience in or out of an educational setting
• Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
• Able to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely

Working Hours / Benefits

• Full time and PArt Time applicants will be considered for this role
• Monday-Friday
• Term Time Only
• Holiday Pay
• Access to over 10 CPD training courses free of charge, and plenty more with a generous discount!

If you are ready to start supporting the future, get in touch today!

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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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