Teaching Assistant - SEN Specialist School

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Salary: £13.75 an hour

Start Date: January or sooner

SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs?

If you answered yes, then this job opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant may be for you! A SEN/PRU Secondary School in Bournemouth is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.

The Role:

You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing the best support possible to students ranging in the ages 11-16 years old, with various SEN and behavioural difficulties such as ADHD, ADD, ASD, CD, MLD, OCD, ODD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties and other behavioural needs.

With modern facilities for departments such as Science, IT, Cookery, Art and Health & Fitness, and class sizes no more than 8 pupils, there is great opportunity to build amazing relationships with the pupils – allowing staff to meet individual needs and aspirations. Their approach in developing a strong relationship with their pupils helps empower the students to face and embrace challenges in a safe and consistent environment.

With an “Outstanding” Ofsted rating, the opportunity to be a part of this amazing school is not one to be missed. The school is extremely committed to preparing pupils for a safe, happy and productive adult life, as well as having amazing commitment to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare, and it is expected that all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this same commitment to maintain a vigilant and safe environment.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Applicant must be comfortable working in a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)
• A patient, resilient, innovative and caring individual with a compassionate approach to supporting young people
• SEN(D) experience in or out of an educational setting
• Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
• Able to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely

Working Hours/Benefits:

• Full Time
• Monday and Tuesday = 08:30 – 16:00
• Wednesday and Thursday = 08:30 – 15:15
• Friday = 08:30 – 15:00
• Teaching Personnel offers its educators over 10 SEN training courses which are free of charge, plus plenty more with a generous discount!
• 12.07% Holiday Pay
• Please note, this role is Term-Time Only

If you share the school’s commitment to providing a caring and supportive educational environment – get in touch today!

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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