SEN Teaching Assistant

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We are currently working with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), which caters for primary and secondary aged pupils in Southampton. We are looking for a pro-active and personable individual to support across KS2 and KS3 classes who cater for pupils with challenging behaviour needs. The school’s focus is providing a nurturing environment that enables the pupils to engage successfully in all aspects of learning.

Role of an Behaviour Teaching Assistant:

• Supporting the class Teacher (6-8 pupils per class)
• Supporting with outdoor day trips and activity days
• Embrace all aspects of the school’s visions and core values
• Working with pupils with challenging behaviours and SEMH
• Full-time 8:30am to 3:30pm
• 1:1 and small group work ensuring pupils stay on track with the curriculum

The ideal candidate will:

• Have lots of patience, be proactive and resilient! - this role can be challenging, but it is very rewarding!
• Experience working within a behaviour/SEMH school (not essential)
• A strong ability to develop relationships and rapport with pupils
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you have suitable experience or feel the experiences you have can be adapted into a PRU school, please apply now!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role as well aas the Right to Work in the UK. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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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