Job Description

Role - Teaching Assistant

Hours - Full time (8:30am - 3:30pm)

Salary - £85 - £100 per day

Location - Bournemouth

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to support and inspire young learners in their educational journey? If so, we would love to hear from you!

About the school:

This SEN school, based in Bournemouth, pride themselves on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for students with special educational needs. The schools curriculum is designed around four key areas: Core, Character & Culture, and Careers. The school aims to empower our students academically, socially, and personally to prepare them for a successful future.

The Role:

As a Teaching Assistant within our secondary SEN setting, you will play a vital role in supporting students with ASD in their learning and personal development. You will work closely with teachers to deliver effective interventions and facilitate valuable learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-on-one and group support to students during lessons, helping to promote their understanding and engagement with the core curriculum (Maths and English).

Foster personal and social development by implementing programs and strategies that enhance students' life skills and confidence.

Assist in planning and delivering PSD (Personal and Social Development) opportunities and interventions tailored to individual student needs.

Collaborate effectively with teachers, SENCO, and other support staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Actively contribute to the wider school community by supporting extracurricular activities and community-based learning experiences.

Help students develop essential skills that will prepare them for future career pathways, ensuring career education is interwoven throughout their school experience.

What We Are Looking For:

A strong commitment to supporting students with ASD and a genuine desire to improve their educational outcomes.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Experience working in a secondary education setting, particularly with students with special educational needs.

Knowledge of ASD and effective strategies for supporting learners is highly desirable.

A proactive, flexible, and empathetic approach to supporting diverse learning needs.

Relevant qualifications or training (e.g. Teaching Assistant qualification, Level 2/3 or equivalent) are advantageous.

What We Offer:

A supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and training.

A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with ASD.

Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

A vibrant and inclusive school community committed to fostering holistic growth in students.

As part of our team, you benefit from:

· Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).

· Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

· Social and networking events.

· Pension contributions.

· CPD to help with your professional development.

· Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. 

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024 

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). 

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