SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (Secondary SEN)

Frome | Full-Time 

About the Role

We are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support students aged 11 to 18 with autism, learning difficulties and social, emotional needs.

This specialist secondary setting focuses on helping pupils build confidence, independence and practical skills for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Support learning activities across the curriculum
• Assist pupils with personalised learning plans
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Build strong relationships with students
• Help maintain a safe and inclusive environment

About You

• Experience working with young people (SEN desirable)
• Patient, adaptable and proactive
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence beneficial

Why Join This Provision

• Supportive and experienced staff team
• Focus on holistic development and life skills
• Opportunities to support vocational and practical learning
• Engaging and varied day-to-day role

Teaching Personnel Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Free training and CPD opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

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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