SEN Teaching Assistants

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a primary school in Southampton. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting children with special educational needs. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children facing complex learning challenges. Candidates should be empathetic, adaptable, and willing to learn in a dynamic environment. If you are committed to providing nurturing support and enjoy working with children, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs is preferred.
• Empathetic and nurturing personality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex learning difficulties in a nurturing environment.
• Manage challenging behaviour and adapt to varying situations.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Behaviour Management

Experience with SEN

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants - ASAP Start - Southampton

Academics are recruiting on behalf of an SEN Primary School that caters for children aged 4 – 11 years with complex learning difficulties in Southampton. We are seeking SEN 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 SEN Teaching Assistants to start after Easter, 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:

1. Have experience of supporting children with special educational needs or be willing to learn.
2. Be empathetic and nurturing.
3. Be able to manage varying levels of challenging behaviour.
4. 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.

If this position is of interest to you, please apply using the link provided with a copy of your updated CV.