SEN Teaching Assistants Required

We are seeking a driven and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join an educational setting in Wimborne, working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Position Details

• Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Location: Wimborne

About the college:

A well reputable and Ofsted-rated GOODschool in Wimborne are looking to employ applicants who are passionate about education and understand the value of being a supportive SEN Teaching Assistant for multiple vacancies from April 2025.

This school focuses on each student’s skills and encourage their students to thrive and work towards their independence. They provide a variety of support such as integrated therapy to create an environment where a children can explore their creativity and advance in an educational setting.

This school caters to students who have a wide range of learning difficulties (ASC – Autism Spectrum Conditions) from ages 16 to 19 through their post-16 study programmes from 8.30am to 3.30pm (30-minutes unpaid lunch break – free lunch provided)

Your Role:

• Provide personlised support for each student depending on their learning styles and special needs to achieve their educational milestones.
• Taking responsibility for Safeguarding by prioritising children's physical, social and emotional welfare through utilising a variety of interpersonal techniques.
• Ensure students are provided with a safe environment to pursue their educational needs.
• Accurately recording all incidents, accidents and health and safety documentation.
• Work alongside and support teachers to ensure inclusivity and access, keep track of progress and promote self-esteem.
• Develop a variety of methods to engage with individual students, under the direction of the teacher.
• You may be required to work closely with other professionals like speech and language therapists.

What We’re Looking For:

• Due to the nature of this role, applicants must have experience supporting children/adults with special needs.
• Hold a minimum of 5 GCSE.
• Able to understand and help students with various learning styles.
• Enjoy working with students.
• The ability to create the best conditions for students with additional needs.
• Flexible and open to adapting to each student’s needs.
• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to remain calm and composed during stressful situations and ensuring students feel supported.
• This role may require a full valid driving licence due to the nature/location of the work.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS with barred list checks as you will be working with children
• Applicant must be over the age of 21

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary rates
• Commitment to regular communication and support
• Access to our CPD Academy which provides various courses to boost your skills

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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