SEN Teaching Assistant

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Southampton and surrounding areas

Start Date: September 2024

Working Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Role Overview: As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing tailored support to students with special educational needs. You will work closely with teachers to adapt lesson plans, assist with classroom activities, and ensure each student receives the individualised attention they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN.
• Assist with adapting lesson plans and classroom activities to meet individual needs.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Support behavioural management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
• Foster students' social and emotional development.
• Assist with personal care tasks, if necessary (dependent on setting).
• Maintain clear communication with parents and other educational professionals.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children with SEN is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting students with SEN.
• Ability to work Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
• Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS or be willing to apply for one.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates.
• Opportunities for professional development, CPD and TeamTeach training.
• Opportunities available in primary, secondary and SEN schools.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of students with SEN and are ready to start in September, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join our team of dedicated professionals committed to providing inclusive and supportive education in Southampton. Apply Today!

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.