SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Monday -Friday 8:30am-3:45pm. Full and part time hours available

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with a genuine passion for helping children with additional needs to overcome barriers to learning. We are looking for an experienced person to provide cover to the current team during periods of holiday and sickness and staffing gaps. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a fun and supportive school, in a role that will provide a strong base on which to build your career within education.

You will be required to support children with a variety of special educational needs, including; ASD, Aspergers, SEMH, and with profound and multiple learning difficulties. You will need to be prepared to work with children within a group and on a 1:1 basis, building good relationships with both students and staff.

We are looking for candidates with
Previous experience within a mainstream school, early years setting or with children with additional needs
Some knowledge and experience of Special Educational Needs
Excellent communication skills
Availability at least 3 or more days per week

The school are able to offer excellent support and staff development opportunities. There are also opportunities to apply for permanent and long term roles within the school.