SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEN School in Berkeley. This role focuses on fostering a safe and engaging learning environment for pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs. You will work collaboratively with a multi-professional team, ensuring that each student reaches their full potential. While previous experience is not essential, a commitment to building trusting relationships and a child-first attitude are crucial. This temporary position offers a competitive salary and the potential for permanence, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about education.

Qualifications

• Ability and desire to build trusting relationships with young people.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Establish supportive relationships with pupils to enhance learning.
• Assist the Class Teacher in daily class operations.
• Promote independence and personal development among pupils.

Skills

Building trusting relationships

Understanding of safeguarding principles

Commitment to child-first attitude

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Berkeley, Gloucestershire

Annual Salary: £22,102.72 - £24,103.93 (actual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications)

Plus: £1000 Welcome bonus*

Hours: 40 hours per week - Term time only

Teaching Personnel has a great opportunity to work with a fantastic SEN School based in Berkeley. The school caters to pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs, creating an environment where young people can achieve their goals and thrive in a future of their own choosing.

Key duties:

1. Establish a warm, caring, and supportive relationship with pupils to help them feel safe and enjoy learning.
2. Promote independence and personal development, maintaining high expectations of behaviour.
3. Support high-quality, challenging, and differentiated educational activities to help pupils reach their full potential.
4. Assist the Class Teacher with the daily running of the class.
5. Adapt to the school's changing needs to ensure smooth operations.
6. Support pupils' cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical, and spiritual development.
7. Work collaboratively within a multi-professional team.
8. Ensure all necessary documentation is completed accurately under the guidance of a senior TA or teacher.

Successful candidate qualities:

1. While previous experience isn’t essential, the ability and desire to build trusting relationships with young people is important.
2. GCSE (or equivalent) passes in Maths and English (Essential).
3. Understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures.
4. Commitment to the role, with a child-first attitude and respect for individual needs.

If you're interested, please send your CV to Abigail Simpson.

All applicants require appropriate qualifications and training. Please see the FAQ on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

Pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanence later.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding children. All workers undergo safeguarding checks as per DfE guidance, including possible online searches. Free child protection and prevent duty training are provided. All candidates must have or obtain a valid enhanced DBS check, with full assistance available.

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