SEN Teaching Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a fantastic school based in Bournemouth, who are on the lookout for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners.

There are positions available for individuals interested in working with both Primary and/or Secondary aged learners, where you will be supporting learners both across a classroom setting, as well as on a one-to-one basis where needed.

Your role as a Teaching Assistant will be to support learners with varying needs and abilities, as well as a diverse range of Special Educational Needs such as Learning Disabilities, Speech and Language Difficulties, ADHD, Behavioural needs, and those on the Autism Spectrum.

The school are looking to appoint dedicated and motivated individuals keen on long-term development and progression within education. Although the role of a Teaching Assistant can be both challenging and demanding at times due to the specific needs of different children, the position is highly rewarding and can bring great joy and fulfilment when seeing learners succeed and achieve their full potential.

Some key qualities for this position will include resilience and the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal. While previous experience working with children and young people would be ideal, it is not a requirement. Previous experience working with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities would be an advantage.

About the role:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday (08:30am to 15:30pm), Term-time only.
• Providing one-to-one, small group and general classroom support to learners.
• Tailored learning materials to meet individual students needs.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other educational professionals or specialists to deliver and ensure a supportive and positive learning environment .
• Full induction and CPD training will be provided to ensure all staff are best equipped.
• Encouraging student participation, independence, building confidence and raising self-esteem, and promoting social skills.
• Career progression opportunities available for staff looking to enhance and develop their skills further in an education setting.

Why should you apply?

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly on PAYE. (No Umbrella Companies!)
• Extensive CPD Training and support from an experienced and knowledgeable team of staff
• Supportive, collaborative and nurturing school environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities available in a rewarding sector
• Continuous support from a designated consultant on the New Road Education Team.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a support or care worker background, as well as anyone who has been working in Health and Social Care. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs, we encourage you to apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted and shortlisted accordingly.

New Road Education - Your journey starts here!

New Road Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. This advert is for a temporary position, In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. If you are shortlisted, we will contact you about this and similar opportunities in the future. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and this should be registered with the Update Service. Full application assistance provided if necessary.

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