SEN Teaching Assistant

An SEN school based in Totton is seeking a Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible, on a full time basis.

The school specialises in educating students aged between 11 - 19 with ASD. The school recognises the importance of helping pupils with autism to develop problem-solving skills to promote independence both in school and in the transition to adult life. They strongly believe in creating an individualised programme to meet each child’s needs adapting a unique ‘autistic curriculum’.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be working with students in classes between 5-8 students, accompanied by a Teacher and other Support Assistants. You will be working with children and young people who are not able attend mainstream education for multiple reasons.

The candidate will ideally have:

-          Some experience working with children and young people, it is desirable if you have experience working with children with SEN

-          Experience working in a school would be advantageous

-          The school would also consider candidates from youth work backgrounds, or similar roles 

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location - Totton
• Position - Teaching Assistant
• Type of work - Group and 1:1
• Contract or position start date - ASAP
• Duration/Likely Duration – Ongoing
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temp to Perm
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £80 per day
• Hours - 8:45 – 16:15

If you are interested in this role please apply today!

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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