Send Teaching Assistant - Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom - The Supply Room

The Supply Room

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Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Are you a passionate and compassionate individual searching for a rewarding role as an SEND Teaching Assistant?
The Supply Room, an education recruitment agency, is actively seeking dedicated professionals like you to support schools in Weston-Super-Mare.

Job Title:
SEND Teaching Assistant

Location:
Weston

Contract Type:
Temporary, Long-Term

Hours:
Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:00, Term-Time Only

In this role, you will have a significant impact on the lives of students with diverse learning difficulties, disabilities, or special educational needs.

Working under the guidance of classroom teachers and SENCO, your responsibilities will include:

Providing tailored support to foster inclusion and development in classrooms and pastorally.
Assisting students with reading, writing, and communication tasks.
Offering personal care assistance if required.
Ensuring the overall wellbeing and safety of students.
Implementing IEPS and EHCPs and effective behaviour management strategies.
Collaborating with teachers, SENCO, and other professionals.
Monitoring and recording student progress.

To excel in this role, you must have an understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and relevant support strategies.

You may be working with Autism, ADHD, SLD, and other complex needs.

Some individuals may also have communication difficulties, so any further experience of BSL, PECS, Makaton, or other non-verbal methods of communication would be valuable.

Qualifications / Skills Required:

Knowledge / Understanding of SEND Needs
Minimum 5 GCSE's including Maths / English at a grade C / Level 4 or above
Good communication and organisational skills
The ability to build strong relationships based on trust and respect
A good sense of humour, and positive attitude
Right to Work in the UK
Versatility and adaptability
The Supply Room is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' which includes obtaining 2 references and as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (full guidance provided)._