Teaching Assistant SEN - Full Time

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

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with various special educational needs in Salisbury. The role involves working alongside teachers to create a nurturing environment and assisting students aged 4-16. The position requires patience, collaboration skills, and the ability to handle challenging situations. Full-time and part-time applicants are welcome, with comprehensive training offered. This is a temporary role that may lead to permanent employment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free SEN training courses

12.07% holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a special educational needs (SEN) setting is preferred.
• Must possess the ability to support young people effectively.
• A compassionate nature is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in providing care for students with SEN.
• Create a nurturing classroom environment.
• Work closely with a team to ensure the best educational experience.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Innovative and caring approach

Clear communication skills

Collaboration

Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies

Ability to de-escalate challenging situations

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Salary: £13.75 an hour

Start Date: Immediate Start

Are you passionate about supporting children and young adults with special educational needs? If you answered yes, then this job opportunity for a SEN Teaching Assistant may be for you! A new special education free school in Salisbury is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.

The Role

You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing excellent support and care to students ranging in the ages 4-16 years old, with various SEN needs such as Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism (ASC), and other behavioural difficulties.

You will be working closely with the classroom teachers and senior leaders to help create a nurturing, supportive classroom environment.

This school has fabulous facilities to aid the learning, needs, and comfort of its pupils to ensure they are safe, happy, and ready to learn, proving its dedication to provide the best educational experience possible. Permanent staff are highly trained, giving you the best opportunity to expand your passion, expertise and learn from the best within the SEN educational sector!

Who We Are Looking For

• A patient, resilient, innovative and caring individual with a compassionate approach to supporting young people
• SEN(D) experience in or out of an educational setting
• Clear verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Able to collaborate with teachers, therapists and other support staff
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
• Comfortable working across different age groups
• Ability to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely

Working Hours/Benefits

• Full time, part time, and flexible availability applicants will be considered for this role
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday = 08:15 – 15:00
• Wednesday = 08:15 – 16:00
• Teaching Personnel offers its educators 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

Apply today to become a SEN Teaching Assistant in Salisbury and join a supportive, forward-thinking team dedicated to helping every child thrive!

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.