Jobs, fresher vacancy - Teaching Assistant • Somerset

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Somerset

Teaching AssistantLocation: Glastonbury, SomersetSalary: £13.75 an hourContract: Full TimeStart Date: ASAP SEN Teaching Assistants – Opportunities via Teaching PersonnelDo you want to make a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs?If you answered yes, then this job opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant may be for you!A specialist Pupil Referral Unit is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Teaching Assistant to join their team. The Role:You will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers and other support staff in providing excellent care and support for pupils ranging in the ages 11-16 years old. Pupils in this school often have diagnoses of: Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needsAutism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)ADHDAttachment difficultiesDevelopmental traumaSpecific learning difficulties This school offers a broad and balanced curriculum with: Core subjects: English and MathsVocational options: Food and cooking skills, mechanics, outdoor learning, arts, sport and fitnessPersonal development programs: PSHE, careers guidance, emotional resilience trainingTherapeutic and trauma-informed approaches embedded in teachingSafe, relationship-focused environment designed to build confidence and self-esteem Who We Are Looking For: SEMH experienceSEN(D) experienceA patient, resilient, innovative and caring individual with a compassionate approach to supporting childrenAble to collaborate with teachers and other support staffUnderstanding of positive behaviour support strategies Working Hours/Benefits:ouHo Full TimeMonday-Friday = 08:45-15:30Term Time OnlyHoliday PayAccess to CPD accredited training courses About Us:Teaching Personnel is a specialist education recruitment agency, working with a variety of SEN(D) schools across the UK – pairing talented educators with the perfect role for them! We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for all educators, schools, and students we work with.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.