SEND TA. Job in Worle Education & Training Jobs

anzuk Education; Worle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected educational staffing agency is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant in Worle, UK. This role involves supporting children with diverse needs in a nurturing academy. The ideal candidate will have experience with special educational needs and demonstrate enthusiasm and resilience. This full-time position offers a competitive pay range and opportunities for professional development within a supportive SEND team.

Benefits

Positive, inclusive ethos praised by Ofsted

Ongoing support and development opportunities

Work in a supportive SEND team

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs is essential.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate on the Update Service or willingness to gain one.
• Team Teach Level 2 or similar training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for children with high needs.
• Assisting within a small SEND classroom alongside experienced staff.
• Champion inclusion and promote a positive learning environment for all students.

Skills

Commitment to supporting children with diverse needs

Experience with special educational needs

Resilience and positive attitude

Experience with challenging behaviour

Job description

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistant

Start date: ASAP

Pay: £95 - £118 per day

Work Pattern: Full time, opportunities to be part time

Contract type: FTC until end of the academic year

The school

A welcoming and community-centred academy catering for children aged 4-11, located near Portishead. The 2 form entry school is an Ofsted Good provider with strong academic performance, a nurturing ethos, excellent pastoral care and a skillful and committed SEND provision.

The SEND Teaching Assistant role

• Providing 1:1 support for two Reception children with high needs: ASC, non-verbal and PICA
• Support in Year 6 for a child with high anxiety requiring 1:1 support, frequent breaks, and adapted lessons
• Working with children who may become physical, requiring Level 2 Team Teach training
• Assisting within a small SEND classroom alongside experienced staff
• Bring energy, confidence, and enthusiasm to every day
• Champion inclusion and promote a positive learning environment for all students
• Work under the guidance of experienced teaching staff to deliver tailored support

Benefits of this SEND Teaching Assistant role

• Make a real difference in children's early learning and transition into school
• Work in a school with a positive, inclusive ethos praised by Ofsted
• The school, which is a part of a MAT, have a range of routes to progression
• Join a supportive and experienced SEND team, with opportunities to learn from skilled colleagues
• Ongoing support and Continued Professional Development opportunities

What we're looking for as a SEND Teaching Assistant

• A commitment to supporting children with diverse needs
• Enthusiasm, resilience, and a positive attitude
• Experience working with children with special educational needs is essential, alongside a willingness to learn is key
• Experience working with challenging behaviour, either within education, healthcare, or other equivalent alternatives
• Right To Work in the UK, and currently resides in or close to Bristol, UK
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate on the Update Service, or a willingness to gain one
• There is a likelihood that you may need to use physical intervention to help de-escalate behaviours; Team Teach Level 2 or similar positive behaviour management training is essential for this role

How to apply for this SEND Teaching Assistant role

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Or, if you're looking for other SEND teaching assistant jobs in South West England, please email your CV, or for further information please contact (phone number removed).

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