SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary SEN School, Southampton

Academics Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join an outstanding primary school in Southampton. In this full-time role, you will support children with complex learning difficulties, including autism and speech disorders, while building positive relationships and encouraging their learning. The school offers a nurturing environment with specialized facilities, making it an ideal place for dedicated professionals. If you are enthusiastic and looking for a permanent position in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting is essential.
• Must have GCSE C or above in English and Maths or level 2 Functional Skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Support and encourage children with their learning.
• Assist with personal hygiene duties.

Skills

Experience working with children

Compassionate

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Resilient

Education

GCSE C or above in English

GCSE C or above in Maths

Level 2 Functional Skills English

Level 2 Functional Skills Maths

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Southampton - ASAP 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 ASAP.

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.

Working Hours:
Full-time - Mon - Fri 8.45am-3.15pm

Responsibilities:

1. Build positive relationships with young people.
2. Support, motivate, and encourage children with their learning.
3. Act as a positive role model.
4. Support classes of up to 9 pupils with 1 class teacher and 3 LSAs.
5. Assist with feeding and personal hygiene duties.

Requirements:

1. Experience of working with children within a school setting.
2. Experience using PECS, Makaton, etc. would be an advantage.
3. Compassionate, enthusiastic, reliable, and resilient.

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 school is purpose-built and includes soft play rooms, multi-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.