SEN Teaching Assistant

Resourcer Name: Danielle Tsang Resourcer Email: Resourcer Number: Full-time and Part-Time (During term time, 8:30-15:30) Temporary (possibility of becoming permanent) Salary: £83-95 per day (including holiday pay) for 6.5 hours of work Five Education is looking for a teaching assistant in Central Yeovil to support students of primary and secondary age in an alternative provision setting. The students have a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties and behaviour challenges. You will be supporting students on a 1:1 basis and adapting approaches to meet the individual needs of the child. The standard hours are 8:30-15:30 but some days will be mornings only from 8:30-12:30. Full time is preferred but part time will also be considered. Experience with SEMH, high needs children, and autism is essential. The successful candidate will be resilient and determined to establish an excellent rapport with hard to reach children. The school is in central Yeovil and is easily accessible by public transport. Main Responsibilities Support students by making curriculum accessible and changing approaches to make learning fun Establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils while maintaining a safe and consistent environment Helping students to develop social skills and self-regulation skills Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and other staff members to address the individual needs of students Motivate students to reach their full potential through encouragement and praise Essential Criteria Have experience with SEN Right to work in the UK Relevant references and DBS/police checks if necessary Able to work from 8:30-15:30 What can Five Education offer you? Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised, in-person training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more Free DBS (refunded when you work five days) Recommend a friend bonus scheme Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you. Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employers NI. Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level. Contact Danielle on .