Teaching Assistant - SEND Specialist School

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Ringwood

Start Date: Immediate / Flexible

SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you committed to supporting children and young people with special educational needs?
If so, we have an excellent opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Ringwood and make a meaningful impact every day!

The Role:

You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing the best support possible to students ranging in the ages 5-19 years old, with various complex needs such as:

• Autism and communication difficulties
• Severe, complex, and moderate learning difficulties
• Challenging behaviour

This school has an individualised, flexible Steiner-inspired curriculum focused on functional independence within a community setting. Facilities include a large hall, gymnasium, heated indoor pool, therapy centre, outdoor classroom, organic garden, and sensory areas, all supporting experiential learning and wellbeing!

Who We Are Looking For:

• SEND experience in or out of an educational setting
• Excellent communication skills
• 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
• Term Time Only
• Holiday Pay
• Access to CPD accredited training courses, free of charge!

If you are looking for a role where your compassion and skills truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

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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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