Special Needs Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in Abingdon is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting children aged 3 to 16 with moderate learning difficulties and autism. Applicants should be patient and caring, with a desire to foster positive relationships and create an inclusive classroom. Previous relevant experience and a degree in Psychology, Criminology, or Health & Social Care are advantageous. This opportunity provides career progression towards SEN Teacher or Educational Psychologist roles.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Immediate start

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults with additional needs welcomed.
• Affectionate and nurturing demeanor with a positive outlook.
• Ability to support students academically and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Support students with moderate learning difficulties and autism.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment.
• Encourage positive social interactions among peers.

Skills

Caring attitude

Patience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

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, Abingdon, Abingdon