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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Zen Educate
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS1 6WS, England

Salary

£100 - £105 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Zen Educate is seeking a full-time special needs teaching assistant for a rapidly expanding special needs school in Bristol, focused on students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges, as well as those on the autistic spectrum.
  • The role involves providing 1:1 support to students, implementing strategies to engage them, and managing challenging behavior from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday during term time.
  • Candidates are preferred to have school experience but it is not essential; experience in special needs settings, youth work, or care environments is valued.
  • A calm and empathetic approach is required, along with the ability to work well in a team and follow instructions from teachers.
  • Competitive pay is offered, with a salary range of £75 to £90 per day, and candidates should ideally have at least 1 year of experience working with SEMH or ASC students.

Special needs teaching assistant

Zen Educate are looking for a special needs teaching assistant to work at a special needs school in Bristol that specialise in students that have social, emotional and mental health struggles as well as those that are on the autistic spectrum. The school is rapidly expanding and as such will be wanting to bring on long term and full time staffing to work 1:1 with students. The school which is near the Sea Mills area have only been open a couple of years and would be a great opportunity for anyone that is looking to join a school that is constantly evolving.

**About the role:**

- Full time position working 8:30-3:30, Monday to Friday during term time

- Providing 1:1 support to students with SEMH and ASC

- Implementing effective strategies to engage with students and manage challenging behaviour

- Working closely with the support team and following instructions from teachers

**Requirements:**

- School experience preferred but not essential

- Experience working with special needs, either in a school setting, as a youth worker, or in a care environment

- Ability to manage and engage with students with SEMH or ASC

- Calm and empathetic approach towards children

- Strong team player with the ability to follow instructions and attainment goals

**Qualifications:**

- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

- Safeguarding training - Team Teach training (desirable)

- Experience working with SEMH or ASC students

At Zen Educate, we pride ourselves on offering teachers and teaching assistants the support they need to find the right roles for them. We focus on providing a better work-life balance, competitive pay, and hands-on support throughout your employment journey. Join us today and take the next step in your career.

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