SEN Teaching Assistant South Gloucestershire in Bristol)

Academics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in England and Wales seeks an SEN Teaching Assistant for a provision for children with autism or communication needs. In this rewarding role, you will support pupils' learning and general wellbeing, ensuring they reach their full potential in a safe environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Establish warm, caring relationships with pupils to support learning.
• Promote independence and personal development in pupils.
• Support the Class Teacher in day-to-day running of the class.

Skills

Understanding of the Safeguarding principles

Child Protection procedures

Knowledge of SEN students

Commitment to the role

Creativity in meeting pupils' needs

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.