SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have the patience, compassion, and dedication to support children in their learning journey? If so, we would love for you to join our team as an SEN Teaching Assistant!

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Southampton
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.90 P/H

The Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely with students who have a range of learning needs, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their personal goals. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting individual students or small groups with their academic and personal development.
• Assisting the class teacher with the planning and delivery of lessons, tailored to meet the needs of students with SEN.
• Providing personal care and emotional support to students as required.
• Helping students to develop social and communication skills.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued.
• Monitoring and recording student progress, providing feedback to the class teacher.

The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting students with SEN.
• Possesses patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.
• Holds a relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) or experience working in an educational setting.
• Has a good understanding of a range of SEN needs, including learning, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
• Is proactive, flexible, and able to adapt to the varying needs of students.
• Works well as part of a team and is willing to contribute to the overall success of the school.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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