SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant  Location: Christchurch Hours: Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm) Start Date: ASAP We are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team. The school caters for primary and secondary pupils aged 6 - 16 years with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, ASD, and various other needs including trauma, school phobia Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). All learners have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).  The successful Support Assistant will be required to work 1-1 with pupils, assisting them academically as well as overcoming barriers to learning and supporting them emotionally. You will play a crucial role in supporting the educational and emotional development of a child with special needs or challenging behaviour. Working closely with the class teacher and special educational needs coordinator (SENCO), you will create a positive and inclusive learning environment tailored to the individual needs of the student. Key Responsibilities: Support students in their social, emotional, and academic development Create a positive and safe learning environment Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet individual needs Requirements: Experience working with children with SEMH or ASD Strong communication and interpersonal skills A positive attitude and resilience What we offer As part of our team, you benefit from: · Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration). · Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). · Social and networking events. · Pension contributions. · CPD to help with your professional development. · Access to a dedicated consultant. About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).  #Visionsouthampton