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SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom

Portsmouth

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player in education is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with Special Educational Needs. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of students aged 2 to 19 with complex needs, including behavioral and mental health issues. As a vital part of the team, you will work closely with SEN teachers to provide tailored support and care. Your enthusiasm and proactive approach will be key in fostering a nurturing environment that promotes learning and growth. Join us in making a positive impact on young lives starting this September!

Relevant experience or qualifications in supporting Special Educational Needs.
Experience with children having complex needs is preferred.

Support children with profound severe and complex learning difficulties.
Provide consistent care and child-centered support.

Empathy

Communication Skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Initiative

Qualification in Psychology

Qualification in Counselling

Qualification in Criminology

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Are you interested in supporting children with Special Educational Needs?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside SEN teachers?

A specialist school for children with profound severe and complex learning difficulties, based in Portsmouth, is looking for bright and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants available to start in September!

The school has 3 sites for pupils aged 2 to 19 years, and they need support for children with co-occurring needs including behaviour and mental health issues, autistic spectrum condition, severe physical disabilities, and highly complex medical conditions.

Due to the complex needs of the students within the schools, ideally, you will have relevant, recent experience or qualifications. We will consider candidates qualified in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology, but other subjects will also be considered.

The schools are across Portsmouth and are looking to fill vacancies for full-time Teaching Assistants starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 2 to 19 and require consistent, ongoing support to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support.

The School is looking for SEN Teaching Assistants who can bring enthusiasm, passion, and experience to the classroom. They seek SEN TAs who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!

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