Specialist Teaching Assistant
Job description
We are seeking a dedicated Specialist Teaching Assistant to support students aged 14–18 with severe Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a highly supportive and well-resourced educational setting. This is a full-time position with an immediate start, working 8.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
You will be working in an exceptional specialist education environment known for:
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A strong, caring ethos that puts students first
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Small class sizes and excellent staff-to-student ratios
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A collaborative team culture with ongoing support and training
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A focus on independence, life skills and personalised learning
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with severe SEN
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Assist with learning, behaviour regulation and personal development
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Support students’ emotional, social and communication needs
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Work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff
Requirements
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Minimum 6 months childcare experience, ideally supporting children or young people with SEN
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Experience with severe or complex needs is highly desirable
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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (due to location)
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A patient, resilient and empathetic approach
Why Work with Teaching Personnel
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Competitive pay paid weekly - £13.75 per hour
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Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
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A trusted, UK-leading education recruitment agency
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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