Job Title: Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: BA6, Glastonbury.
Contract Type: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday (6.5hrs per day)
Start Date: ASAP
About Us:
The school is a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that values every child’s potential. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join our supportive team within the nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students with diverse learning needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the child with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
- Assist the class teacher in implementing tailored learning plans and strategies for students with additional needs.
- Promote an inclusive environment and support students’ social and emotional development.
- Provide one-to-one support for students with varying degrees of learning difficulties, autism, or other specific needs.
- Help students with physical and/or personal care as required.
- Liaise with other staff, including SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), to monitor and evaluate progress.
- Maintain accurate records and help in the assessment of students’ progress.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN) especially Autism and communicational language.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with diverse needs and backgrounds.
- Good understanding of SEN, including autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to abbie.butterworth@teachingpersonnel.com or get in touch with us for more information.
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.
Teaching Personnel 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.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All Loucandidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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.
Teaching Personnel 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.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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