Teaching Assistant. Job in Somerset Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a Teaching Assistant to work in a mainstream secondary school in Bristol, supporting Key Stage 3 pupils with special educational needs. Candidates will work closely with a dedicated team and will benefit from a flexible approach with opportunities for both full-time and part-time roles.

Benefits

Pay rate includes holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEND needs.
• Aiming for a teaching career is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and preparation of lessons.
• Support individuals and small groups with learning.
• Monitor pupil participation and progress.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Classroom management

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade A-C / 9-4

Job description

Teaching Assistant - SEN - Mainstream Secondary - Bristol (BS14)

Are you experienced working with Key Stage 3 pupils with special educational needs? Do you thrive in a classroom setting and love making a difference in young people's lives? This role is based in a mainstream secondary with a high number of pupils with SEND needs, and will involve working closely with the SENDco, Speech and Language specialist and ELSA practitioner.

• 100 to 125 per day DOE
• ASAP Start
• Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm
• Full time and part time applications considered
• Long term role
• Term time position
• Pay rate includes holiday pay

Your day to day as a Teaching Assistant will look like:

• Effectively contribute to teachers' planning and preparation of lessons

• Working with individuals, small groups and whole classes where the assigned teacher is not present.
• Behaviour management
• Coordinate, plan and deliver interventions, ensuring that students with SEND learn effectively and reach high levels of attainment.
• Monitoring pupils' participation and progress, and giving constructive support to pupils as they learn, as well as providing feedback to teachers.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will have:

• Extensive experience of working with young people, particularly those with SEND needs.
• Maths and English GCSE grade A -C / 9-4 or equivalent
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours
• Individuals who are aspiring teachers are encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity to add valuable classroom experience to your CV.

If you are interested in this teaching assistant role and want to hear more, apply directly to this advert 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