SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant
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SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Bath (BA2)
Contract: Full Time, Monday - Friday (term time)
Are you a skilled Teaching Assistant with a commitment to supporting children with additional learning needs? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SEN Specialist TA to work within a dedicated resource base connected to a mainstream primary school. This full-time position allows you to play a key role in helping pupils reach their potential within a nurturing and highly organised setting.
The Role
This position involves working in a specialist provision supporting pupils with complex learning needs. Key aspects include:
- Supporting pupils within a specialist resource base attached to a mainstream primary school
- Working predominantly with autistic pupils, many of whom are high functioning and require highly personalised support
- Small class environments (around 8–10 pupils), enabling a high level of individual attention
- Providing 1:1 support, including assisting pupils who may present challenging behaviours
- Following clear, well-established behaviour support plans with guidance from a specialist team
- Immediate start, continuing until the end of the academic year
The Ideal Candidate
This role would suit someone who:
- Has previous experience supporting pupils with SEN
- Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)
- Can quickly build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
- Is confident and consistent when supporting behavioural needs, with a calm and compassionate approach
- Demonstrates resilience, patience and initiative
- Thrives in a collaborative team-focused environment
If you’re passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for a fulfilling new role, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply today or send your CV directly to lauren.dunn@teachingpersonnel.com.
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.
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