Special Needs Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization in Abingdon is seeking a caring Special Needs Teaching Assistant. You will support children with learning difficulties and autism, fostering their academic and emotional growth. Ideal candidates possess relevant degrees and a passion for helping others. This role offers progression opportunities towards becoming an SEN Teacher or Educational Psychologist. An immediate start is available, pending safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Ability to support students both academically and emotionally.
• Encouraging positive social interactions among students.
• Providing pastoral care and creating an inclusive classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 3 to 16 with moderate learning difficulties.
• Help students build effective relationships with peers.
• Assist the class teacher in creating an inclusive classroom.

Skills

Caring and nurturing attitude

Experience with children with additional needs

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Psychology, Criminology or Health & Social Care

Job description

Do you have a passion for support children with learning difficulties? Are you kind, caring and patient?

A Special Needs School in Abingdon are seeking a dedicated and caring Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as next week. You will be supporting children aged 3 to 16 with moderate learning difficulties, as well as children with autism and communication difficulties.

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students both academically and emotionally, helping them achieve their full potential. You will encourage positive social interactions and help students build effective relationships with their peers, while enhancing their communication skills. You will also provide pastoral care, and help the class teacher to create an inclusive classroom where every student feels valued.

The school are eager to find a Special Needs Teaching Assistant who is caring and nurturing, with a positive attitude and a desire to help others. Previous experience working with children and/or adults with additional needs would be beneficial. A degree in a relevant field, such as Psychology, Criminology or Health & Social Care, would also be useful.

By working as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant at this school, you will further your SEN experience, with progression opportunities as an SEN Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Autism Practitioner or Educational Psychologist.

• Special Needs Teaching Assistant
• Abingdon
• Progression/Graduate Opportunity
• £85 - £95 per day
• Immediate Start (subject to safeguarding checks)

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Location: Abingdon