SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics

Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 9 days

Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6BZ, England

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

The Special Needs School in Melksham is seeking a caring and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time position starting ASAP or in September.
The role requires supporting children with various additional needs, including Autism and Attention Deficit Disorder, by providing one-to-one assistance and helping to create an engaging classroom environment.
Candidates should have experience working with children or vulnerable adults, whether professional or personal, and a relevant degree in fields like Psychology or Criminology is desirable but not mandatory.
The position offers a salary ranging from £85 to £95 per day, and applicants should be kind, patient, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children.
The school has received praise from OFSTED for its inclusive approach and excellent sensory provisions, making it a rewarding place to work.

Are you interested in special education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity where you can support young children? Are you kind, caring and nurturing?

If you're passionate about making a difference and feel that you could help to encourage, motivate, and support children with additional needs to reach their full potential then this SEN Teaching Assistant role is for you!

A Special Needs School located in Melksham are looking for a caring and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join their friendly team of staff on a full-time basis starting either ASAP or in September. The school supports children with various additional needs, including Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, those with lower cognitive abilities and complex learning needs. Therefore, if you are patient, understanding and up for a challenge then you will be perfect for this role.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your daily duties will involve supporting and shadowing the class teacher, whilst providing one to one support for the students. You will help run exciting lessons to help make the classroom a fun and happy learning environment. You will also help manage any challenging behaviour that occurs, and encourage all students to make positive choices.

Experience working with children or vulnerable adults would be really helpful. This could be professional or personal experience, such as having a family member with additional needs. A relevant degree, such as Psychology or Criminology, would also be desirable. However, passion and enthusiasm come first!

This Specialist School have been praised by OFSTED for their inclusive and nurturing learning environment, specifically their excellent sensory provisions and focus on helping the students develop their life skills. You will be joining a growing and friendly team!

* SEN Teaching Assistant* Melksham* Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30* £85 to £95 per day* ASAP or September

If you are interested in this role, please upload your CV and click 'APPLY NOW'!

SEN Teaching Assistant; Melksham; Wiltshire; Melksham; Wiltshire; Melksham

Apply now in a few quick clicks