Teaching Assistant - SEN Specialist School

Teaching Personnel; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Poole to support students aged 5-18 with various needs, such as ASD and ADHD. The role involves collaborating with teachers and using positive behaviour strategies in a nurturing environment. Flexible working hours and comprehensive training opportunities are available. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in educational settings. If you are passionate about making a difference, apply today.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to CPD training courses

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Experience in or out of an educational setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with support staff.
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers for students aged 5-18.
• Assist students with diverse and complex needs.
• Create a nurturing and educational environment.

Skills

SEN / SEMH based experience

Collaboration with teachers

Understanding positive behaviour support strategies

Ability to de-escalate challenging situations

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Poole, Dorset

Start Date: Immediate / Flexible

Are you a dedicated teaching assistant passionate about supporting young people?

If yes, this opportunity to join a Specialist Alternate Provision School in Poole may be for you!

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing the best support possible to students aged 5-18 years old. The school caters to a wide spectrum of additional needs, including:

• Communication & Interaction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), speech and language difficulties
• Cognition & Learning: Dyslexia, dyspraxia
• Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH): ADHD, emotional regulation challenges
• Sensory/Physical Needs: Visual/hearing impairments, processing disorders, epilepsy

This school offers a nurturing, highly educational environment that effectively supports students with diverse and complex needs. High-quality facilities, strong health and mental health partnerships, and outstanding academic and developmental outcomes are clear reflections of their success.

Who We Are Looking For

• SEN / SEMH based 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, part time and flexible availability applicants will be considered for this role
• Monday - Friday
• Term Time Only
• Holiday Pay
• Access to over 10 CPD SEN training courses free of charge, and plenty more with a generous discount!

If you are ready to start shaping brighter futures, get in touch today!

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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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