Job Description
Five Education is supporting a special school in Taunton and we are looking for a Teaching Assistants on a supply basis. All the children who attend this school have an EHCP where their main need is SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs). We require confident and experienced teaching assistants to support the children on a day to day basis. These roles are temporary at the moment but have the potential to become long term if you get along well.
Ideally, we are looking for candidates who are experienced in working with children, and those with challenging behaviour in particular. Sports coaches who are looking to move into the classroom full time are encouraged to apply.
The role will start ASAP until the end of the school calendar year in July. It will then pick up again after the summer in September.
Responsibilities and duties:
Supporting students in the class
Assisting students in their work
Working 1:1 and in small groups
Assisting students with their social and emotional development, including appropriate responses and building relationships
Implementing behaviour management tools in line with the school's policy
Essential Criteria:
A flexible and resourceful approach
Patient and able to relate to the students
You will be able to demonstrate strong behaviour management skills
Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa)
Two re...