SEN Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking a caring and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant for opportunities around Winchester. This role involves helping pupils with additional educational needs access learning, build confidence and develop greater independence.

You may support pupils individually, work with small groups or assist within a specialist classroom depending on the assignment. The role works closely with teaching staff and follows established strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience as SEN Teaching Assistant is beneficial.
• Ability to support pupils with SEN and adapt to needs.
• Willingness to work with teachers and SENCOs.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce classroom learning under guidance.
• Adapt resources under teacher guidance.
• Support pupils working towards individual learning targets.
• Encourage communication and social interaction.
• Record relevant observations.
• Work collaboratively with staff.

Skills

Caring

Adaptable

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant | Winchester | Specialist & Mainstream Support | £80-£100 per day | ASAP Start

Reeson Education is seeking a caring and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant for current and upcoming opportunities around Winchester. This SEN Teaching Assistant role involves helping pupils with additional educational needs access learning, build confidence and develop greater independence.

The SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunity

• Pay: £80-£100 per day
• Location: Winchester
• Start: ASAP
• Opportunities in mainstream and specialist settings
• Full-time and flexible work may be available

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you may support pupils individually, work with small groups or assist within a specialist classroom depending on the assignment.

The SEN Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff and follow established strategies rather than independently deciding a pupil's support programme.

Responsibilities of a SEN Teaching Assistant

A SEN Teaching Assistant may:

• Reinforce classroom learning.
• Adapt resources under teacher guidance.
• Support pupils working towards individual learning targets.
• Encourage communication and social interaction.
• Support pupils during transitions.
• Help pupils develop organisation and independence.
• Use agreed strategies to support emotional regulation.
• Record relevant observations.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other staff.

What Makes a Strong SEN Teaching Assistant?

An effective SEN Teaching Assistant should be patient, dependable and able to respond thoughtfully when pupils find situations difficult.

Previous experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant is beneficial, although experience in care, mentoring, youth work, childcare or similar roles can provide valuable transferable skills.

Develop Your SEN Experience

Reeson Education can help a SEN Teaching Assistant access assignments that match their experience, availability and preferred travel area around Winchester.

Registering as a SEN Teaching Assistant also means you can hear about new vacancies when suitable schools request support.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%