SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant? Do you have a passion for working with children who have Special Educational Needs? If so, Teaching Personnel want to hear from you!

We are looking for TA’s to support children in schools located in the Farnborough and Basingstoke area.

You will be working with children with Special Educational Needs, which can include but is not limited to Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Speech and Language needs, Mental Health needs, and Profound Multiple Learning needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with academic tasks and encourage them to reach their potential in a professional and caring manner
• Tailoring learning and activities to suit individual needs
• Maintain flexibility and the ability to adapt to quick-changing situations
• Be prepared to communicate differently with a wide range of people
• Keep relevant records and write reports when required
• Always ensure the highest level of safety and safeguarding

The successful applicant will have:

• Relevant experience working with children or adults who have SEN
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A strong understanding of SEN and how varied these needs can be
• An ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively handle crisis situations
• The ability to demonstrate resilience and be adaptable to changing needs

If this role is well suited to your skillset and experience, please apply today! Both full time and part time applications will be considered. 

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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