Therapeutic Teaching Assistant for SEN – Special School

Dorset Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Supportive team

Excellent facilities

Job summary

Westfield Arts College is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. You will work across the school, assisting with personal care and health needs, and contribute to a supportive learning environment.

The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative team, engage in ongoing professional development, and help implement therapeutic approaches to behaviour and learning. This role is permanent and term-time only.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or training to support children with SEND.
• Ability to use therapeutic approaches to support behaviour.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication and relational skills with children, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care and health needs of children and young people.
• Be flexible and work across the school as required.
• Contribute to Westfield's Broadening Horizons curriculum and development.

Skills

SEND passion

SEND experience

Therapeutic approaches

Literacy & numeracy

Communication skills

Creativity & adaptability

Professional development

Job description

Westfield Arts College is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. You will work across the school, assisting with personal care and health needs, and contribute to a supportive learning environment.

The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative team, engage in ongoing professional development, and help implement therapeutic approaches to behaviour and learning. This role is permanent and term-time only.