SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An educational support organization is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Frome, Somerset. In this full-time role, you will provide crucial support to students aged 4-19 with various special educational needs. Key responsibilities include assisting with personalized curriculums and collaborating closely with teachers. The ideal candidate will have experience in SEN and demonstrate a compassionate approach to education. The position offers holiday pay and access to free training courses, fostering both professional and personal development.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Access to free CPD accredited training courses

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Ability to support a diverse range of needs and learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in providing support to students.
• Assist students with Special Educational Needs aged 4-19.

Skills

SEN(D) and SEMH experience

Compassionate approach to supporting children

Collaboration with teachers and support staff

Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Frome, Somerset

Salary: £13.75 an hour

Start Date: January

SEN Teaching Assistant

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs?

If you answered yes, then this job opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant may be for you!

The Role:

You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing the best support possible to students ranging in the ages 4-19 years old, with various Special Educational Needs such as:

• Severe Learning Difficulty (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty (PMLD)
• Moderate Learning Difficulty (MLD)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges
• Sensory or Physical Difficulties

This specialist school has incredible facilities to aid the learning and development of all its pupils, including Hydrotherapy rooms, Sensory rooms, and Soft Playrooms.

Each student receives a personalised curriculum which is created through real life, meaningful teaching and learning. All staff have a deep understanding of each pupils needs and can alter teaching and experiences to enable the best learning experience possible.

Who We Are Looking For:

• SEN(D) and SEMH experience
• A patient, resilient, innovative and caring individual with a compassionate approach to supporting children
• Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies

Working Hours/Benefits:

• Full Time
• Monday-Friday
• Term Time Only
• Holiday Pay
• Access to free CPD accredited training courses

If you share the school’s vison of having a holistic, aspirational approach to education that enables the pupils to make a full and positive contribution to the school and local community – 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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