SEN Teaching Assistant: Empower Students to Succeed

Academics; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a committed SEN teaching assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a Southend school. You will provide one-to-one and small-group help, helping pupils access the curriculum and participate in school life.

We value caring, patient, and positive individuals with strong communication skills who can stay calm in challenging situations. Prior SEN experience is welcome, with transferable childcare or mentoring experience also considered.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• SEN experience desirable or transferable childcare/mentoring/youth work.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN and additional needs.
• Provide one-to-one and classroom-based support.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Assist with learning and social development.
• Work with teachers and the SENCO to support individual needs.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Enthusiasm

Job description

Academics is seeking a committed SEN teaching assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a Southend school. You will provide one-to-one and small-group help, helping pupils access the curriculum and participate in school life.

We value caring, patient, and positive individuals with strong communication skills who can stay calm in challenging situations. Prior SEN experience is welcome, with transferable childcare or mentoring experience also considered.