Teaching Assistant
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Salary: £13.75 an hour
Contract: Part Time / Flexible
Start Date: ASAP
SEND Teaching Assistant – Opportunities via Teaching Personnel
Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs?
If you answered yes, then this job opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant may be for you! A SEND Primary / Secondary School in Chippenham is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team.
The Role:
You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing the best support possible to students ranging in the ages 8-19 years old, with various Special Educational Needs such as:
* Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
* Speech, Language and Communication needs (SLCN)
* Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
This residential academy for boys delivers both education and care to a wide range of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).
The residential aspect of the school enables students access to an extensive range of extracurricular experiences, stability and time to build confidence and skills in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Who We Are Looking For:
* SEN(D) and SEMH 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
* Part Time / Flexible, between Monday-Friday
* 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.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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