Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant for a long-term position at a special needs school in Weston Super Mare. The role involves supporting students with various learning difficulties, ensuring access to the curriculum and fostering academic and social progress. Candidates should have experience in special educational needs and strong communication skills. The position is full-time until the end of the current academic year.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with special educational needs.
• Willingness to apply for enhanced DBS.
• Available through to the end of the academic year (July 2025).

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in Key Stage 1 & 2 and Key Stage 3, 4 & 5.
• Assisting with lesson planning and delivery tailored to individual needs.
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teachers and parents.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Collaborative working

Job description

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* Monday – Friday, 08:30 - 15:30
* £100 - £125 per day, depending on experience
* Weston Super Mare – BS23
* Long-term and full-time until the end of this academic year
* Term time only
* Start ASAP

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about providing support to students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, ensuring that they are able to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential?

We are working in partnership with a special needs school in Uphill, wo provide a learner-centered approach to pupils aged 4 to 18 with barriers to learning, including social emotional mental health needs, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder and moderate learning difficulties

Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant role:

* Supporting pupils in Key Stage 1 & 2 (Primary) and Key Stage 3, 4 & 5 (Secondary) in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, as directed by the class teacher or SENCO
* Assisting with the planning and delivery of lessons, activities, and resources that are tailored to individual needs
* Monitoring and recording progress and achievements of students, and providing feedback to teachers and parents/carers
* Planning and delivering interventions for learners' needs in order to help them progress academically and socially.
* Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and external professionals to create a safe, inclusive, and respectful school culture

Requirements:

* Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs (including youth work, PRU settings, or therapeutic support)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers, and external agencies
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)
* Available for commit to the school through to the end of the academic year (July 2025).

If you are a dynamic and committed Teaching Assistant with a passion for teaching and a desire to make a real difference to the lives of young students, we would love to hear from you - please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children