Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Exciting Opportunity: Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Dawlish! Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the dedication, patience, and compassion to support students with special needs? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you! Position: Special Needs Teaching Assistant Location: Special Needs School, Dawlish Age Group: Secondary-Aged Pupils About the Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team in Dawlish. Our school provides specialized education for secondary-aged students with a range of special educational needs, including: Autism Asperger's Syndrome ADHD Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in offering personalized support to our students, helping them to reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive setting. Key Responsibilities: Providing individualized support to students and small groups Assisting with classroom activities and preparing learning materials Implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and tracking progress Encouraging positive behavior and social interaction Offering personal care and assistance as required What We Offer: Competitive daily pay rate of £85 to £95 Ongoing training and professional development opportunities A collaborative and friendly work environment The chance to make a real impact on the lives of young people Requirements: Experience working with children or young people with special needs is highly desirable A patient, caring, and resilient nature Excellent communication and teamwork skills A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and contribute to the development of our students, we want to hear from you! Please contact Alec Stott at TeacherActive for more information or to apply: Email: (url removed) Phone: (phone number removed) Join us in providing an enriching and supportive learning environment for our students. Apply today and be part of something truly special! All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services