Teaching Assistant
- SEND Support
- Somerset
- Full Time
Job description
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Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you have a calm, patient nature and a heart for supporting young people with special educational needs? We’d love to hear from you!
We are recruiting on behalf of a warm, inclusive, and nurturing specialist school dedicated to supporting pupils with a range of needs including autism, learning difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to help create a positive learning environment where every child can flourish.
Your Role Will Include:
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Providing one-to-one or small group support tailored to individual learning plans
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Supporting pupils with communication, personal care, and social development. (Not all schools require support with personal care so if this is not something you are comfortable with, we can still support you).
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Assisting in the preparation of classroom activities and resources
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Encouraging independence and celebrating every achievement, big or small
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Helping to maintain a safe, calm, and supportive atmosphere for learning
We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:
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Compassionate, resilient, and flexible
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A team player with excellent communication skills
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Passionate about inclusive education
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Experienced in or willing to learn about SEN (training provided)
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Ideally has previous experience working with children or young people
We Offer:
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A welcoming and collaborative staff team
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Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
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A school culture that values every staff member’s wellbeing
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The opportunity to truly make a difference in a child’s life
Ready to inspire and support our incredible students?
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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