SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. The role involves providing tailored assistance, creating a safe learning environment, and working closely with teachers. Ideal candidates may have prior experience or a teaching assistant qualification, but those eager to learn are also encouraged to apply. This temporary position offers the potential for permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, either voluntary or paid.
• Experience working with children in a youth setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for children with SEMH and SEN.
• Assist the teacher and support students academically.

Skills

Support for children with SEN

Creating a safe environment

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

Job description

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Prospero Teaching are seeking individuals who would like a career as a SEN TA. Ideally you will have some previous experience working closely with children or supporting adults with additional needs, but we also consider those with no experience of either but have a desire to start.

We are working closely with a large organisation that offers education support to those with moderate and complex learning difficulties, autism, speech & language difficulties and Social, emotional & mental health difficulties.

Teaching assistants are required to join the team, supporting students aged 5-16 years old throughout their academic day on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.

The role is working in SEN Support and will consist of:

• Providing tailored support and working with children with SEMH and SEN (special education needs)
• Creating a safe environment that allows the children to have fun, learn and succeed
• Academic support of a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assisting the teacher

The Ideal Candidate:

• Teaching assistant qualification would be desired but not essential
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEN on a voluntary or paid basis OR
• Experience of working with children in a youth setting
• Position – SEN Teaching Assistant
• Contract Type – Temporary (with possible permanent opportunities)
• Hours – (Term Time only) Monday – Friday
• Start Date – ASAP

If this role appeals to you, please apply now. Or for more information about the role, please contact Abbie Rose on 01173322575 or email

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.