SEN Teaching Assistant South Gloucestershire

Academics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in South Gloucestershire to support children aged 7-19 with autism and communication needs. The role requires a positive approach to fostering learning, safeguarding principles, and a commitment to individual child care. Successful candidates will need to establish strong relationships and maintain high standards in educational support.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential.
• Experience with pupils with SEN desirable.
• Commitment to supporting children and promoting their independence.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning and wellbeing in a safe environment.
• Establish supportive relationships with pupils.
• Contribute to educational activities for children to reach their full potential.

Skills

Understanding of Safeguarding principles

Positive and creative approach

Commitment to child welfare

Knowledge of SEN

Education

GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - South Gloucestershire

Location: South Gloucestershire

Hours: 40 hours per week - Term time only

Hourly Rate:£90-£95 a day (depending on experience)

A dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a diagnosis of autism or social and communication needs is looking for an inspiring SEN teaching assistant for their school.

The main purpose of the role:

The purpose of the Teaching Assistant is to support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.

Key Duties:

• To establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils in order to support them feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the School.
• To promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times.
• To contribute to providing high quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences through supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.
• Support the Class Teacher in all areas of the day to day running of the class

Skills and Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential.
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
• Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN
• Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual
• Be positive and creative in meeting pupils' needs

If you are interested in this SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Inca Reynolds

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.