SEN Teaching Assistant

Supply Staff Limited; Henstridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay rates

Job summary

Supply Staff Ltd is seeking caring SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional learning needs in primary schools around Nailsea, Somerset. Ideal candidates have prior experience supporting children and a passion for helping learners overcome barriers to progress.

Role involves assisting teachers with adapting activities, supporting communication and social development, and promoting positive behaviours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children in educational/childcare settings.
• SEN experience is desirable.
• Patient, understanding and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assist teachers in adapting activities to different learning abilities.
• Help pupils develop communication, social and learning skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and support pupil wellbeing.

Skills

SEN support

Patient and adaptable

Strong communication

Teamwork

safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Job Title

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location

Nailsea, Somerset

Job Type

Full-Time Long Term (5 days a week), Day to Day Supply

Pay Rate

£100-£110 per day

Job Overview

Supply Staff Ltd is looking for caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional learning needs in primary schools across Nailsea.

These opportunities suit candidates who are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and develop independence. Previous experience supporting pupils with special educational needs is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assist teachers in adapting classroom activities to support different learning abilities.
• Help pupils develop communication, social and learning skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and support pupil wellbeing.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children in an educational or childcare setting.
• SEN experience is desirable.
• A patient, understanding and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare or SEN are advantageous.

Why Supply Staff Ltd?

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible supply and longer-term opportunities.
• Opportunities to gain experience in local primary schools.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment team.