Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in their educational journey. This may include children with challenging behaviour, Autism or ADHD and/ or mental health challenges (SEMH). Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing one-on-one or small group support to students who may need extra help.
- Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive.
- Building strong rapport with students, creating a safe and trusting learning environment.
- Tailoring lesson plans and learning materials to meet individual needs of students.
- Assisting the student with various activities, ensuring they are engaged and motivated.
Qualities We Seek
To excel in this role, we are looking for someone who embodies the following qualities:
- Passionate about education and dedicated to making a positive impact on young lives.
- Patient, empathetic, and able to connect with students of diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team player with a positive attitude, always ready to lend a helping hand.
- Flexibility to adapt to various classroom situations and learning styles.
Previous experience working with students or in a similar educational setting is a plus.
What We Offer
As a Teaching Assistant with us, you will receive:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Have flexibility to work around your availability.
- Gain valuable insight into working with SEN children.
Email your cv to fern.white@teachingpersonnel.com or give us a call on 01392 920363.
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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