Special Needs Teaching Assistant
- Location: Exeter
- Salary: £16,588 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time, Long-term temporary to Permanant.
We are inviting dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our outstanding school in Exeter as Special Needs Teaching Assistants. This role offers an immediate start on a long-term contract, with the opportunity to apply for a permanent role thereafter. You will be working with pupils aged 3 to 19 who have a range of SEN, including severe learning disabilities.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Provide 1:1 support to pupils with SEN during classroom activities.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Promote independence and social interaction among pupils.
- Engage with a multi-sensory approach to support focused sensory work.
The School:
- A holistic approach to education.
- A climate of kindness and cooperation among staff and students.
- Inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN is highly desirable.
- A patient, empathetic approach and a passion for making a difference in the lives of students with SEN.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
Benefits:
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Excellent employee assistance program, including physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing support, and access to private healthcare (if applicable).
- Staff discounts and a cycle-to-work scheme.
- A wide range of staff training and development opportunities, including work-based teacher training.
If you are passionate about supporting the educational journey of students with SEN and are seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your up-to-date CV, outlining your relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed within 5 days as the school is looking to begin trial days soon. Join us and contribute to the success of our fantastic students!