SEN Teaching Assistant

A specialist school in the North- West of Bristol is looking an adventurous and caring behavioural Teaching Assistant to support children/ young people ages of 7 – 16. Every child is assigned their own TA so the role is likely to involve some 1:1 support, although this can change from day to day.

We are looking for someone who is looking to have a creative, influential impact. Many of these pupils have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenging behaviour, requiring empathetic and skilled support to help them navigate their emotions to re-imagine their potential.

• Roles begin in April/ May 2024 and will be full time – Monday to Friday 8:15am – 4:45pm – Term time only:
• £84 - £95/ day depending on experience
• Accessible bus routes

You will be working with children who have mixed needs, including behavioural difficulties and some who are on the Autistic Spectrum so you MUST be confident, proactive and want to make a real difference to the children they support.

The successful Teaching Assistant will:

• Be proactive, creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching.
• Be confident working with challenging behaviour and can build trusting and lasting relationships.
• Be passionate to be outdoors and has an interest in the fields of arts, crafts, commerce, agriculture, nutrition, living skills and the environment.

We can offer you:

•             Teaching Personnel’s Continuous Professional Development – lots of training to offer including Understanding Autism, Team Teach (De-escalation training) and many more

•             Pay – Very competitive and weekly pay based!

•             myTP – Digital services that make your work admin and communication simple

•             Safe Working Practice – ensuring your reputation is protected

•             Excellence in Education Awards – recognising the positive impact you deliver in schools

If this role is of interest to you and you think you can make a positive and influential impact in a young person life and want to kick start your career, please contact Charlie on the details below or email your CV and a covering letter.We look forward to hearing from you!

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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.
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