Overview
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Special Educational Needs (SEN) school, supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people by creating a nurturing and structured environment where every child can thrive.
Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH and ASD.
* Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs).
* Support students in developing emotional regulation and social skills.
* Assist teachers in delivering engaging and structured lessons tailored to students' needs.
* Encourage a positive and inclusive learning environment.
* Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff.
* Provide personal care and well-being support where needed.
* Manage challenging behaviours using positive reinforcement strategies.
* Help students develop independence and life skills.
Qualifications
* A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant, CACHE, NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning) is desirable.
* A compassionate and patient approach to supporting students.
* Strong teamwork and communication skills.
* Understanding of safeguarding procedures and commitment to student welfare.
* Willingness to undertake further training (e.g., behaviour management, autism awareness).
* Experience working with children with SEMH and/or ASD in an educational or care setting.
About Bosvena and Our Trust
Bosvena is part of the Special Partnership Trust, an extraordinary education Trust that is redefining Special Educational Needs in the Southwest. Our mission is clear: we are a force for good in SEN and make a positive difference in people\'s lives. We challenge conventions, pioneer excellence, and work tirelessly to create better tomorrows for our young people and their families.
The Special Partnership Trust\'s intent is to provide an outstanding special school for pupils with SEMH needs; a school that celebrates neurodiversity by accepting, respecting, recognising, and responding to developmental differences, thereby shaping each pupil\'s educational offer to inform and improve their outcomes. Bosvena School is research-focused, innovative, and aspirational in its practice, with the development of pupils\' SEMH skills at the centre of our work. The school caters for 65 pupils aged 4 to 16 and serves the community of Cornwall. Bosvena is located close to Bodmin, with easy access to the A30/A38. The school is set to open in September 2025, and building works are progressing well.
We recognise that our total reward offer has to consist of more than just money. We seek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day-to-day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leave entitlements and pension scheme as well as access to health/wellbeing tools, training & development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued.
#J-18808-Ljbffr