SEND Teaching Assistant

Academics; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in Thornbury is looking for a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with special needs starting ASAP. The role involves working closely with students on the autistic spectrum and providing empathetic support. This position offers the potential for a long-term placement after a successful initial period.

Benefits

Referral program: earn up to £125 per recommendation

Qualifications

• Experience with children with special needs required.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 16+ with special needs.
• Work in 1:1 or small group settings.
• Ensure children's physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Skills

Verbal communication

Active listening

Empathy

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Experience working with young people or SEND

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SEND Teaching Assistant - Thornbury and surrounding areas

Are you a Teaching Assistant eager to make a difference in the education sector? Looking for full-time work to start immediately? Interested in building a long-term career as an SEND Teaching Assistant and located near Thornbury, South Gloucestershire?

Sector: Education and Training

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Thornbury

Position Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm

SEN Teaching Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a fantastic school in the Thornbury area seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team for the new academic year. In this role, you will support children with special needs, including those across various levels of the autistic spectrum, aged 16+. This is an immediate start position, with the potential for a long-term placement following a successful trial period.

Key skills the ideal candidate will have:

* Comfortable working 1:1 or with small groups of children in an SEND setting
* Strong verbal communication skills and active listening abilities
* Ability to care for children’s physical, social, and emotional well-being
* Empathetic and understanding in handling complex, sensitive issues
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures to ensure children’s safety

Requirements:

* Experience working with young people or SEND in any capacity
* An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
* Must live in or near Thornbury
* Fluent in English, both verbal and written

About Academics:

* Academics is a leading education recruitment company, established in 2002, providing daily supply, short-term, long-term, and permanent recruitment solutions to schools across the UK.
* We pride ourselves on our quick and efficient placement process.
* Academics supply over 2000 teaching staff, support staff, and non-teaching staff to more than 750 schools in England and Wales. We hold the REC Audited Education Gold Standard Accreditation for our commitment to security and vetting.
* We offer a referral program where you can earn up to £125 per recommendation.
* With offices throughout the UK, our team of consultants, with a combination of education and private sector experience, have earned Academics a reputation as one of the leading and most professional agencies in education recruitment.

If you're interested in this position, please apply via this advert, and a member of the Academics team will contact you ASAP.

SEND Teaching Assistant - Thornbury - Education and Training