SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Salisbury from April 2025.

About the School

This specialist school educates children and young people aged 4 to 19 with multiple learning difficulties and complex needs. They believe that meaningful learning happens through genuine engagement, fostering both academic and social development.

Every child is valued as an individual, with a flexible and inclusive curriculum that supports their unique learning journey. By promoting curiosity, problem-solving, and independence, the school creates an environment where all students can thrive.

The school operates from 8.30 am to 3.00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Your Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide individualised support tailored to students' unique needs and learning styles.
• Foster emotional and social well-being, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Work alongside teachers to promote inclusivity, track progress, and boost self-esteem.
• Encourage engagement in learning through creative and adaptive methods.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, accidents, and safeguarding concerns.
• Collaborate with professionals such as speech and language therapists to enhance student development.

What We’re Looking For

To excel in this role, you should:

• Have experience supporting children or adults with special needs.
• Be comfortable assisting with personal care when required.
• Hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent).
• Be adaptable and able to support a variety of learning styles.
• Be patient, caring, and empathetic.
• Have excellent communication and listening skills.
• Remain calm under pressure, ensuring students feel safe and supported.

Requirements

• An enhanced DBS check (as you will be working with children).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary rates
• Ongoing support and regular communication
• Access to our CPD Academy, offering a variety of training courses to boost your skills

If you don’t meet all the listed criteria, don’t let that put you off! If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply—we’d love to hear from you!

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.
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