Teaching Assistant Location: Frome, Somerset Salary: £13.75 an hour Contract: Full Time Start Date: ASAP SEN Teaching Assistant Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs? If you answered yes, then this job opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant may be for you! The Role You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing the best support possible to students ranging in the ages 4-19 years old, with various Special Educational Needs such as: Severe Learning Difficulty (SLD) Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty (PMLD) Moderate Learning Difficulty (MLD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Speech, Language and Communication Needs Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges Sensory or Physical Difficulties This specialist school has incredible facilities to aid the learning and development of all its pupils, including Hydrotherapy rooms, Sensory rooms, and Soft Play rooms. Each student receives a personalised curriculum which is created through real life, meaningful teaching and learning. All staff have a deep understanding of each pupils needs and can alter teaching and experiences to enable the best learning experience possible. 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 Full Time, Monday-Friday Term Time Only Holiday Pay Access to CPD accredited training courses If you share the school’s vison of having a holistic, aspirational approach to education that enables the pupils to make a full and positive contribution to the school and local community – get in touch today! 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.