Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education -Southampton; Guildford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in an SEN school. This rewarding position involves supporting students with diverse learning needs, particularly those with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You will engage and motivate learners, helping them to achieve their educational goals while fostering their emotional well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and have a strong background in education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with complex needs.
• Knowledgeable in working with SEMH students.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils who require additional assistance in learning.
• Help students develop into independent learners.

Skills

SEN experience

SEMH experience

Engagement skills

Communication skills

Behavior management

English proficiency

Math proficiency

Job description

Vision for Education are currently seeking a full time Teaching Assistant for an SEN school based in Bournemouth. This is for a full time, temporary to permanent position starting ASAP. You MUST have experience within an education setting to be considered, preferably with SEN/SEMH children.

You will be skilled at engaging and motivating students who find learning and communicating a challenge in both the classroom and during intervention sessions.

Full time.

Salary - £17 (Apply online only) - £19 (Apply online only)

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with and support pupils who require additional support.
• Help pupils to develop into independent learners to ensure they make good progress with their learning, as well as emotional well-being.
• Support pupils to access tasks and activities that they find challenging.
• Provide one to one or small group support to students with diverse learning needs.
• Assist the Teacher in implementing lesson plans and adapting materials.
• Support and work with teacher in testing/assessment.
• In conjunction with teacher, liaise with parents and pupil progress.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has extensive SEN experience.
• Has experience with SEMH students, is knowledgeable and has experience in supporting children with complex needs.
• Is confident to work with students with social, emotional and mental health and challenging behaviour.
• Is enthusiastic and dedicated, with a passion for working with pupils who require additional support with their education.
• Has experience in engaging with students who demonstrate behaviour and communication needs.
• Has a strong background in English and Maths.

If you are successful, one of our specialist recruitment consultants will arrange a time to call you to go through a registration and explain our vetting process, this will include an interview, DBS application and providing further information on references and career history.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or 07713 (phone number removed).