Teaching Assistant - SEN Specialist Setting

Teaching Assistant

Location: Glastonbury, Somerset

Salary: £13.75 an hour

Start Date: Immediate

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!

A specialist Pupil Referral Unit is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Teaching Assistant to join their team.

The Role:

You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers and other support staff in providing excellent care and support for pupils ranging in the ages 11-16 years old. Pupils in this school often have diagnoses of:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
• ADHD
• Attachment difficulties
• Developmental trauma
• Specific learning difficulties

This school offers a broad and balanced curriculum with:

• Core subjects: English and Maths
• Vocational options: Food and cooking skills, mechanics, outdoor learning, arts, sport and fitness
• Personal development programs: PSHE, careers guidance, emotional resilience training
• Therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches embedded in teaching
• Safe, relationship-focused environment designed to build confidence and self-esteem

Who We Are Looking For:

• SEMH experience
• SEN(D) 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:

• Full Time
• Monday-Friday = 08:45-15:30
• 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.

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