Join Our Team as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Christchurch!

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Christchurch
Pay: £12.82 an hour

Start Date: Immediately
Contract Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Hours: 8:30-15:30

Are you a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant with a background in SEN and behaviour support? A local mainstream primary school is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support in a class that has a high percentage of pupils who have additional and complex learning and behavioural needs. Therefore, if you have the relevant experience and you are seeking a new opportunity in school, this could be the perfect job for you!

About the Role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting pupils with diverse learning needs. An important part of this role will be planning and delivering small group interventions for children who require tailored provision both in and out of the classroom. The perfect candidate for this role will be proactive and confident in their ability to support and manage behaviour and well as helping promote pupil engagement with academic learning. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos and therefore it is important that all pupils feel supported and cared for, where their behaviour and learning is nurtured by a strong staff team. Prior knowledge, understanding and experience working with children with autism and ADHD will be beneficial, as well as any behaviour management training for complex behavioural needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide individualised support and guidance to students, promoting their academic and personal development
Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals to create comprehensive support plans for pupils with SEN, including autism and ADHD
Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and carers, promoting effective communication and collaboration
Being proactive and adaptable, taking into account the needs of the individual and tailoring support and strategies accordingly
Requirements:

Previous experience working with students with SEN
Strong understanding of different SEN and effective strategies for supporting students, including behaviour management strategies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/carers
Dedication to promoting inclusion and equality in education
Why Join Us?

Immediate start date, providing you with the opportunity to make a difference right away. Alternatively, if you are seeking a later start this could also be possible for the right candidate.
Supportive school environments where your expertise in SEN education will be valued and appreciated

How to Apply:
If you feel you have the right skills and experiences to be a part of this team, please do apply with your CV.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background-safe recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more updates on the role, do not hesitate to contact Susie Beveridge or apply at (url removed)