SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Frome, Somerset
Start Date: Immediate / Flexible
SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence, and re-engage with their learning?
This is a supportive and nurturing specialist setting that works with pupils who have a range of additional needs, providing a caring environment where every child is valued, understood, and empowered to achieve their potential!
The Role
You’ll play a key part in providing exceptional support to students between the ages of 8-18 years old with additional needs such as:
* Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
* Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
* Social Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
* Communication difficulties
* Challenging behaviour
This school offers both traditional classroom environments and specialist therapeutic and vocational facilities, along with various therapeutic engagements:
* Speech and Language Therapy
* Occupational Therapy
* Thrive interventions
* Play Therapy
Who We Are Looking For
* SEMH knowledge and experience (in or out of an educational setting)
* SEND knowledge and experience (in or out of an educational setting)
* Excellent communication skills
* Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
* Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
Working Hours/Benefits
* Full Time & Part Time options available
* Monday-Friday
* Term Time Only
* 12.07% Holiday Pay
* Access to CPD accredited SEN training courses
If you are passionate about making a real difference and want to contribute to a school where pupils thrive through bespoke support, enriching facilities, and a strong ethos of kindness and respect, we would love to hear from you!
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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