SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary SEN School, Southampton)

Academics; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Primary SEN School in Southampton is seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team in September. This full-time position involves working with children aged 4-11 with complex learning difficulties, supporting their educational journey through motivation and resilience. Ideal candidates will have the necessary GCSE qualifications and ideally experience with PECS or Makaton.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting preferred.
• Compassionate, enthusiastic, reliable and resilient characteristics are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning difficulties in an educational setting.
• Assist with personal hygiene and feeding duties.

Skills

Resilience

Compassion

Ability to build relationships

Motivation

Education

GCSE C or above in English and Maths

Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Southampton - September Start!

Academics are recruiting on behalf of an 'Outstanding' Primary SEN School in Southampton who are looking to appoint an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join them in September.

This is a full-time, term-time contract. If you are looking for a permanent position and get on well, they will look to take you on a temp to perm contract so please only apply if you are ultimately looking for a permanent position.

To be considered for this position you MUST have GCSE C or above in English and Maths, or level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths.

Full-time - Mon - Fri 8.45am-3.15pm

They are looking for a hardworking and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant's who is able to build positive relationships with young people. Someone who can support, motivate and encourage the children with their learning and act as a positive role model. If you are looking for a rewarding and satisfying job, this role is for you.

The school caters for pupils aged 4-11 with complex learning difficulties including autism, speech and language disorders and challenging behaviours. All pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

The successful candidate will ideally have had experience of working with children within a school setting. Experience of using PECS, Makaton etc would be an advantage. They are looking for support staff who are compassionate, enthusiastic, reliable and resilient.

You will be supporting classes of up to 9 pupils with 1 class teacher and 3 LSA's. You will be required to support on a 1:1 and small group basis and assist with feeding and personal hygiene duties.

The school is purpose built and includes soft play rooms, mutli-sensory interactive rooms and a hydrotherapy pool.

If you are a SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new position, please get in touch and send a copy of your updated CV using the link provided.