Teaching Assistant SEN

Teaching Personnel; Wareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education support organization in Wareham seeks a dedicated SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will work full time, Monday to Friday, ensuring compassionate and effective assistance to children facing various challenges. This role offers professional training opportunities and is term-time only. If you're passionate about making a difference in young people's lives, apply today.

Benefits

Access to free SEN training courses

12.07% Holiday Pay

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a PRU / Alternative Provision.
• SEMH experience in or out of an educational setting.
• Able to de-escalate challenging situations calmly.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in providing best support to students.
• Assist students ranging in ages 8-18 years old.
• Help students with complex SEMH and behavioural difficulties.

Skills

Experience in SEN/D settings

Resilience

Compassionate approach

Understanding of positive behaviour support

Job description

SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Wareham

Salary: £13.75 an hour

Start Date: Immediate / January

SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs?

If you answered yes, then this job opportunity for an SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant may be for you! An Alternative Education Provision School in Wareham is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.

The Role

You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing the best support possible to students ranging in the ages 8-18 years old, with various SEN and behavioural difficulties such as:

• Complex and persistent SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs
• Autism Spectrum Condition
• Speech, language and communication needs
• Anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges
• Pupils may also be awaiting CAMHS assessment/treatment

Many have struggled to engage with mainstream education due to social, emotional, or sensory challenges.

Who We Are Looking For

• Applicant must be comfortable working in a PRU / Alternative Provision setting
• A patient, resilient, innovative and caring individual with a compassionate approach to supporting young people
• SEMH experience in or out of an educational setting
• SEN(D) experience in or out of an educational setting
• Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
• Able to de‑escalate challenging situations calmly and safely

Working Hours/Benefits

• Full Time
• Monday‑Friday = 08:30 – 15:00
• Access to over 10 SEN training courses which are free of charge, plus plenty more with a generous discount!
• 12.07% Holiday Pay
• Please note, this role is Term‑Time Only

If you're ready to start providing amazing support to the next generation, apply today!

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