SEN Teaching Assistant New

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Teaching Personnel are working closely with a specialised SEN school in Poole and are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Education Support Worker to join our dynamic team.

About Us:

The School is a renowned special educational needs school situated in Poole, dedicated to providing exceptional education and support for children aged 3 to 19 years with profound, severe, and complex needs. Our holistic approach focuses on nurturing individual talents, fostering independence, and promoting a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualised support to students with special educational needs, assisting with personal care, mobility, and sensory needs.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of tailored educational activities, ensuring students' individual learning goals and objectives are met.
• Collaborate closely with teachers and therapists to implement personalised learning plans and behavioural strategies.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting social interaction and communication skills development.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, achievements, and behaviour, providing regular feedback to the teaching team.
• Contribute to the overall well-being and safety of students, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/carers.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting the unique needs of children with disabilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of students and the school environment.
• A commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of school life.
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or health and social care are advantageous.
• You must be able to work full time Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 15:30. We are unable to consider any other working pattern at this time.

Benefits:

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Opportunities for career progression within a thriving educational setting.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

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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.
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