SEN Teaching Assistant - South Gloucestershire
Location: South Gloucestershire
Hours: 40 hours per week - Term time only
Hourly Rate: £90-£95 a day (depending on experience)
A dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a diagnosis of autism or social and communication needs is looking for an inspiring SEN teaching assistant for their school.
The main purpose of the role:
The purpose of the Teaching Assistant is to support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.
Key Duties:
To establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils in order to support them feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the School.
To promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times.
To contribute to providing high quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences through supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.
Support the Class Teacher in all areas of the day to day running of the class Skills and Qualifications
GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential.
Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN
Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual
Be positive and creative in meeting pupils' needs
If you are interested in this SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Inca Reynolds
Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children