SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in the UK is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with additional learning needs such as Autism and Learning Difficulties. You will work closely with teachers to aid in the educational and emotional development of children, all while fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and prior experience working with children or vulnerable adults. The position offers a salary of £85 to £95 per day, Monday to Friday, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children or vulnerable adults.
• Genuine interest in supporting students with additional needs.
• Passion for working with children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the educational, emotional, and social development of students.
• Build strong relationships with students and create a positive learning environment.
• Assist with class activities and equip pupils with life skills.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive personality

Education

Relevant degree in Psychology, Sociology or Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives? Do you have a genuine interest in supporting students with a variety of additional needs?

A vibrant and inclusive specialist school in Devizes is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team and play a crucial role in supporting their pupils with their education.

This Specialist School caters for students aged 3 to 18 with a range of additional learning needs. This includes children with Autism, Speech and Language needs, Physical Disabilities, Learning Difficulties and social/emotional needs. Each student needs the support of an SEN Teaching Assistant to help guide them throughout the school day and provide them with a strong role model whom they can learn from.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your day-to-day duties will be rewarding and varied. You will work closely with the experienced Teachers and Specialists to support the children with their educational, emotional, and social development. You will build strong relationships with the students, help create a positive learning environment, support them with class activities, and equip the pupils with life skills that they will use beyond education.

If you are passionate about working with children with special educational needs, then you are the SEN Teaching Assistant the school are looking for! You will need to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have a positive and bright personality! Previous experience working with children or vulnerable adults would be fantastic. A relevant degree in Psychology, Sociology or Health and Social Care would also be beneficial.

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Devizes
• 85 to 95 per day
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:15
• ASAP Start

If you are ready to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children then the school want to hear from you - apply today!

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