Therapeutic Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Dorset Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Westfield Arts College in Dorset is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of special educational needs. The role runs 31.65 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time.

You will work across the school, assisting with personal care and health needs and contributing to a therapeutic approach to behaviour and development. The successful candidate will be passionate, flexible and collaborative, with strong literacy and numeracy and a commitment to ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience and/or training to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Passion for helping young people develop confidence and independence.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and to therapeutic practice.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with a range of needs across the school.
• Assist with personal care and health requirements as needed.
• Use therapeutic approaches to support behaviour and promote resilience.

Skills

Therapeutic approaches

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Flexible

Team player

Professional development

Job description

Westfield Arts College in Dorset is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of special educational needs. The role runs 31.65 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time.

You will work across the school, assisting with personal care and health needs and contributing to a therapeutic approach to behaviour and development. The successful candidate will be passionate, flexible and collaborative, with strong literacy and numeracy and a commitment to ongoing