Teaching Assistant
- SEND Support
- Somerset
- Full Time
Job description
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We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and inclusive school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs and making a real difference in their learning journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to primary-aged students with special educational needs, both in one-to-one and small group settings.
- Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, ensuring all students feel safe and supported.
- Support classroom teachers with behaviour management and student engagement.
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to monitor student progress and adapt support accordingly.
- Assist with personal care and mobility needs, if required.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Experience working with children with SEN
- A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting students with diverse needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Knowledge of special educational needs such as autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or learning disabilities is advantageous.
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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