SEN Teaching Assistants

Academics Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is recruiting for SEN Teaching Assistants to join an SEN Primary School in Southampton. The school supports children aged 4–11 with complex learning difficulties, including autism and speech and language disorders, all with EHCPs.

This is a full-time, long-term role starting in September, requiring relocation or commuting to Southampton. You should have experience in SEN or a willingness to learn, with empathy and the ability to handle diverse behaviours while supporting student

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with special educational needs or willingness to learn.
• Empathetic and nurturing disposition.
• Ability to manage varying levels of challenging behaviour.
• Capable of thinking on your feet and adapting to situations.

Skills

SEN experience

Empathy

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants

Academics are recruiting on behalf of an SEN Primary School that cater for children aged 4 - 11 years with complex learning difficulties. We are seeking Teaching Assistants with experience working within an SEN setting or someone who is willing to learn!

All children at the school have a severe level of learning difficulties and many have associated disabilities such as autism, speech and language disorders and challenging behaviour. Every child within the School has an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP).

They are looking to take on full-time Teaching Assistants to start in September so please only apply if you are looking for a long term or permanent position. The school is based in Southampton so you will need to be based here or be willing to travel into Southampton.

To be considered for this role you should:

• Have experience of supporting children with special educational needs or be willing to learn.
• Be empathetic and nurturing.
• Be able to manage varying levels of challenging behaviour.
• Have the ability to think on your feet and adapt to situations.

This could be a challenging environment to work in, but also very rewarding. This role is suited to someone who enjoys the variation of working in this type of environment, with a passion and love for working with and supporting children with special educational needs.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.