Teaching Assistant
Location: Frome, Somerset
Salary: £13.75 an hour
Contract: Part Time / Flexible
Start Date: ASAP
SEN Teaching Assistants – Opportunities via Teaching Personnel
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs?
If you answered yes, then this job opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant may be for you!
The Role:
You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing the best support possible to students ranging in the ages 6-19 years old, with the school catering for students with diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated complex needs including severe anxiety, sensory processing difficulties, attachment issues, and pathological demand avoidance (PDA).
The school’s mission is to provide a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment where pupils can rebuild confidence, rediscover a love of learning, and develop strategies to reach their full academic, social, and emotional potential. The approach is highly personalised, focusing on removing barriers to learning and promoting independence and life skills alongside academic achievement.
Who We Are Looking For:
- SEN(D) and SEMH experience
- A patient, resilient, innovative and caring individual with a compassionate approach to supporting children
- Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
- Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
Working Hours/Benefits:ouHo
- Part Time / Flexible, between Monday-Friday
- Term Time Only
- Holiday Pay
- Access to CPD accredited training courses
About Us:
Teaching Personnel is a specialist education recruitment agency, working with a variety of SEN(D) schools across the UK – pairing talented educators with the perfect role for them! We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for all educators, schools, and students we work with.
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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