Special Needs Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Bishop's Tawton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known educational service provider is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Barnstaple to support secondary-aged students with special educational needs. The role involves assisting students with their educational and developmental needs, preparing resources, and fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a caring demeanor and experience in supporting children with special needs. Competitive daily pay of £90 to £100 and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rate

Continuous training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children or young people with special needs is highly preferred.
• A patient, caring, and resilient demeanor is essential.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individual students and small groups with their educational needs.
• Support classroom activities and prepare learning resources.
• Encourage positive behavior and social skills.
• Offer personal care and assistance when necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Patience

Compassion

Job description

Overview

Become a Valued Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Barnstaple!

Are you driven by a desire to positively impact the lives of young people? Do you possess the patience, compassion, and commitment to support students with special needs? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Position: Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location: Special Needs School, Barnstaple

Age Group: Secondary-Aged Pupils

We are in search of a dedicated and empathetic Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team in Barnstaple. Our school serves secondary-aged students with a variety of special educational needs, including:

• Autism
• Asperger's Syndrome
• ADHD
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in providing personalized support to our students, fostering an environment where they can thrive and achieve their best.

Responsibilities

• Assisting individual students and small groups with their educational and developmental needs
• Supporting classroom activities and preparing learning resources
• Implementing and monitoring individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Encouraging positive behavior and social skills
• Offering personal care and assistance as necessary

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay rate of £90 to £100
• Continuous training and professional development
• A supportive and welcoming work environment
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on young lives

Requirements

• Prior experience working with children or young people with special needs is highly preferred
• A patient, caring, and resilient demeanor
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children

How to Apply

If you are ready to embark on this fulfilling role and make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Alec Stott at TeacherActive to apply or for more information:

• Email: (url removed)
• Phone: (phone number removed)

Join us in nurturing a positive and empowering educational experience for our students. Apply today and become part of something truly special!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.