Teaching Assistant

We are looking for dedicated, compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistants to join a specialist education setting in the Lymington area.

The school supports children and young people with complex learning profiles, many of whom present with a range of additional and co-existing needs. Pupils are supported within a structured, nurturing environment that focuses on emotional regulation, communication, engagement and positive relationships.

You will be working with students who have:

• Autism and complex learning profiles
• Co-existing difficulties associated with autism, including ADHD
• Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or Statements of SEN
• Specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyspraxia
• Language and social communication needs
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Heightened anxiety and selective mutism

The role:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom, in small groups or on a one-to-one basis
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviour in a calm and consistent way
• Assisting with differentiated learning activities tailored to individual needs
• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other professionals

We are looking for someone who:

• Is patient, empathetic and emotionally resilient
• Has a genuine interest in supporting pupils with complex SEN needs
• Can remain calm in challenging situations
• Works well as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team
• Has experience in education, SEN, care or youth work

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.
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