SEN Teaching Assistant – Chard, Somerset

SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Chard, Somerset
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Available
Contract: Long-Term, Permanent and Supply Opportunities
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and assignment

SEN Teaching Assistant Required – Chard, Somerset

Teach Ltd is seeking a compassionate, dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs within a welcoming and supportive educational setting in the Chard area.

This rewarding opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs
Supporting students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, learning difficulties and other identified needs
Assisting with the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Encouraging pupil engagement, independence and positive behaviour
Supporting learning activities both inside and outside the classroom
Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
Monitoring and recording pupil progress where required
Promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate

Applicants should:

Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
Demonstrate patience, empathy and a positive attitude
Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Have a flexible and proactive approach to supporting learning
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, health and social care or SEND support are desirable but not essential.

Teach Ltd Can Offer
Competitive rates of pay
Flexible working opportunities
Long-term and permanent placements
Dedicated consultant support
Access to free CPD and training opportunities
Weekly PAYE pay options
Opportunities to work within a variety of educational settings
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Teach Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding Statement

Teach Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to comprehensive safeguarding and compliance checks including Enhanced DBS clearance, Barred List checks where appropriate, identity verification, employment history review, right to work checks and satisfactory professional references in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and reprimands that are not protected must be declared.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and would like to discuss this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Chard, Somerset, please contact Teach Ltd today.

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