SEN Teaching Assistant Expiring soon

Secondary Teaching Assistant at SEN School in Portsmouth

About the School: Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time position at an SEN school in Portsmouth. This school caters to 181 pupils aged 11-16 years with profound, severe, and complex learning difficulties. The curriculum is highly specialized and personalized to meet the needs of each student, many of whom have co-occurring conditions such as Autism Spectrum Condition, severe physical disabilities, and complex medical conditions.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, no weekends
• Working Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Salary: Earn around £1500+ per month
• Contract: Temporary to permanent contracts available

Responsibilities:

• Assist the class teacher and support other Teaching Assistants throughout the school day.
• Help students complete their work, participate in group activities, and provide alternative learning environments to promote progress.
• Support teaching and learning across the school, working with struggling students or those facing challenges with the curriculum.
• Conduct smaller booster groups and 1:1 sessions to help students reach their potential.
• Provide support to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
• Collaborate closely with the SENCO to monitor and advance developments in academic and social areas.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children with special educational needs is preferred.
• Specializations in areas such as ASD, Speech and Language, SLD, or other Learning Disabilities are desirable.
• Patience, compassion, and flexibility are essential qualities for this role.
• Experience with profound and complex disabilities and/or autism is advantageous, but training will be provided for the right candidate.
• This role could be suitable for individuals interested in pursuing a career in teaching or learning support.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs, we encourage you to apply today! Whether you're an experienced professional or considering a career change, we welcome your application.

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.
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