• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Full time - Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Christchurch
• Start date - as soon as possible

The School and Role

An SEN school based in Christchurch is currently seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for students aged 6 - 16 years with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, ASD, and various other needs including trauma, school phobia Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). All learners have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) who will work closely with our teaching staff and support students with a range of needs and emotional challenges. Your role will be vital in fostering an inclusive educational environment and ensuring that each child receives the individual support they require.

Requirements

• Experience working with children with SEN or in a school setting is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards supporting children with diverse needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and adapt to different situations.

Whilst previous experience of working with children and young people with learning difficulties and/or social communication difficulties is desirable but not essential. We will also consider applicants with experience in care, sports coaching, mental health support, or similar roles with transferrable skills.

What we offer

As a Teaching Assistant, you benefit from:

· Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).

· Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

· Social and networking events.

· Pension contributions.

· CPD to help with your professional development.

· Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on 02380 017888 or 07713 669328.

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