SEN Teaching Assistant
- SEND Support
- Somerset
- Full Time
Job description
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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our dynamic team at a welcoming and well-resourced Special Educational Needs (SEN) school. Starting in September, this is a full-time position (Monday to Friday) during term time.
You will work closely with class teachers and other support staff to provide tailored assistance to pupils with a range of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Your role will be vital in helping students access the curriculum, develop key life skills, and build their confidence and independence.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN
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Support students with their learning, communication, and social development
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Assist in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies
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Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents/carers
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Maintain a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment
Essential Requirements:
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Full-time availability (Monday to Friday, term-time)
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Experience supporting children in any setting
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A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
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Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable:
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Previous experience working in an SEN setting or with children/young people with additional needs
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Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, TA/SEND training, etc.)
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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