Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Start date: 6th January 2025

Pay: £90 - £105 per day

Contract length: Until the end of the academic year

The school:

The school is a specialist provision offering tailored educational programmes and Positive Behaviour Support for a small groups of young people with severe and complex sensory profiles, learning difficulties, and exceptionally challenging behaviours. Many of the pupils experience social and emotional difficulties, with some having a history of recurring trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). These pupils have often been, or are at risk of, exclusion from other SEN settings due to their exceptionally complex behavioural needs. 

The SEND Teaching Assistant role:

Bring energy, confidence, and enthusiasm to every day

Support the learning of individual pupils or small groups to help them achieve their progression goals

Champion inclusion and promote a positive learning environment for all students

Work under the guidance of experienced teaching staff to deliver tailored support What we're looking for as a SEND Teaching Assistant:

A commitment to supporting children with diverse needs

Enthusiasm, resilience, and a positive attitude

Experience working with children with special educational needs is beneficial but not essential; a willingness to learn is key

Experience working with challenging behaviour, either within education, healthcare, or other equivalent alternatives

Right To Work in the UK, and currently resides in or close to Bristol, UK

Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate on the Update Service, or a willingness to gain one

There is a likelihood that you may need to use physical intervention to help de-escalate behaviours so Team Teach level 2 or similar positive behaviour management training is essential for this role How to apply for this SEND Teaching Assistant role:

To apply for our Early Years Teaching Assistant role, please submit your CV by clicking the Apply button now.                                                                                                 

Or, if you're looking for other SEND teaching assistant jobs in Bristol, please email your CV to (email address removed) or for further information please contact (phone number removed).

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