SEN Specialist Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A lovely primary school in Henleaze is seeking a passionate SEN Specialist Assistant to support children with SEN/ASD/ADHD. The role involves working closely with individual learners and small groups, promoting a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, along with a commitment to making a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Ongoing challenges and support

Strong support and teamwork

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Experience with youth work, support work, or mental health work.

Responsibilities

• Working with individual learners 1:1 or in small groups.
• Supporting children's behaviour for learning.
• Tracking and recording pupil progress.

Skills

Experience with SEN children

Enthusiastic attitude

Resilience

Confidence

Education

Graduates qualified in Psychology

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

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Do you have experience working with SEN children? Do you have experience with ASD or ADHD?

Job Title: SEN Specialist Assistant

A lovely primary school in Henleaze is looking for a passionate and dedicated candidate who has experience with SEN/ASD/ADHD to join their team as a SEN Specialist Assistant.

Details:

• £90 - £100 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4pm
• Term time only
• Location: Bristol – BS9

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Working with individual learners in the classroom 1:1, or with small groups in the Learning Support department.
• Supporting children's behaviour for learning in the classroom.
• Helping children understand the teacher’s instructions.
• Tracking and recording pupil progress.

This primary school offers strong support and promotes teamwork to develop the best environment for students. The school values investing in staff and provides ongoing challenges and support.

The right candidate will have:

• Graduates qualified in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or a solid educational background (GCSEs in Maths and English), plus prior experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Experience working with SEN children, such as youth work, support work, mental health work, or SEN in sport.
• An enthusiastic and passionate attitude to making a difference in the lives of children with ASD / ADHD.
• Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour.