Teaching Assistant - SEN(D)

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an SEMH / SEND Teaching Assistant in Frome. This full-time position supports students with special educational needs and provides therapeutic assistance in a specialist school. Ideal candidates should have experience in SEMH and SEND environments, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit. Competitive pay at £13.75 an hour with training opportunities available.

Benefits

Free child protection and prevent duty training

12.07% holiday pay

Qualifications

• Commitment to support children and young people with special educational needs.
• Ability to assist in providing therapeutic and trauma-informed support.
• Full qualifications and training relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers in providing support to students aged 5-18.
• Work with pupils facing SEMH difficulties and other additional needs.
• Ensure a supportive learning environment under the guidance of teachers.

Skills

SEMH knowledge and experience

SEND knowledge and experience

Understanding of Trauma-Informed Care

Excellent communication skills

Ability to collaborate with teachers and other support staff

Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies

Job description

SEMH / SEN(D) Teaching Assistant

Location: Frome, Somerset

Salary: £13.75 an hour

Contract: Full Time

Start Date: ASAP

SEMH Teaching Assistant – Opportunities via Teaching Personnel

Are you committed to supporting children and young people with special educational needs?
If so, we have an excellent opportunity for an SEMH / SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Salisbury and make a meaningful impact every day!

The Role:

You’ll play a key part in helping classroom teachers provide exceptional support to students between the ages of 5-18 years old. The pupils at this school have primary diagnoses / additional needs of the following:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties
• Attachment Difficulties
• Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
• Specific learning difficulties such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and Dyscalculia

All pupils have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP), and many pupils join after struggling in mainstream education and require therapeutic and trauma-informed support. This is an independent SEMH school with an Ofsted grading of “Good”.

Who We Are Looking For:

• SEMH knowledge and experience
• SEND knowledge and experience
• Understanding of Trauma-Informed Care
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies

Working Hours/Benefits:

• Full Time
• Monday-Friday = 08:30-15:30
• Term Time Only
• 12.07% Holiday Pay
• Access to CPD accredited training courses

About Us:

Teaching Personnel is a specialist education recruitment agency, working with a variety of SEN(D) schools across the UK – pairing talented educators with the perfect role for them! We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for all educators, schools, and students we work with.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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