SEN(D) Teaching Assistant
Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Salary: £13.75 an hour
Start Date: January or sooner
SEN(D) Teaching Assistant – Opportunities via Teaching Personnel
Are you a dedicated Teaching Assistant?
Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs?
If you answered yes to the above, then this job opportunity for a SEN(D) Teaching Assistant may be for you! An SEN school based in Yeovil is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.
The Role:
You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers in providing the best support possible to pupils ranging in the ages 4-19 years old, with various SEN(D) needs such as MLD, SEMH and ASD.
As a school community, the core responsibility as a school is to prepare all young people for aspirational, successful and independent futures. Upon this solid foundation, this school has constructed a curriculum that enables young people to take responsibility, show empathy and respect, develop confidence, and empowers them to realise a strong vision for their own futures.
With an Ofsted rating of “Good”, this is an amazing opportunity to be able to work with other educators and young people with a major focus on:
* Relationships, friendships, and community
* Resilience
* Employability
* Communication
Who We Are Looking For:
* Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) experience
* Youth work experience
* Excellent spoken English
* Dedicated to improving the social and emotional well-being of young people
* A caring, patient, and resilient individual with a compassionate approach to supporting young people
* Able to collaborate with teachers and other support staff
* Clear communication skills
Working Hours/Benefits:
* Full Time, Part Time, and Flexible availability applicants will be considered for this role
* Monday – Friday = 08:30 - 15:35
* Teaching Personnel offers its educators over 10 SEN training courses which are free of charge! Plus, plenty more with a generous discount!
* 12.07% Holiday Pay
* Please note, this role is Term-Time Only
About Us:
Teaching Personnel is a specialist education recruitment agency, working with a variety of SEN(D) and mainstream 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.
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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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