Job Description
Five Education is looking for teaching assistants in Taunton to support students with special needs. Your role is to work within classrooms to assist students on a 1:1 basis. The students have a range of needs including severe and profound learning difficulties, complex needs, autism and sensory impairment with their learning and wellbeing.
The position is full time following the school calendar and the standard hours are 8:30-15:30. Experience with SEMH, high needs children, and autism is desired. The successful candidate will be resilient and confident in handling challenging behaviour.
Main Responsibilities
Assisting the teacher with classroom management
Helping to prepare the classroom for lessons, including setting up equipment and materials
Supporting individual students or small groups with tasks and activities to ensure they understand and keep up with the lesson
Providing additional support to students with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND)
Offering one-on-one or small group assistance to students who require extra help
Supporting students' social and emotional development, offering encouragement and guidance
Essential Criteria
Have a full driver's license or live close to bus routes
Have an interest in supporting children/young people
Right to work in the UK
Relevant references and DBS/police checks if necessary