Job description
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for an exciting new role in a Specialist SEN provision?
Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants to join an SEN school in Bridgwater which caters to children with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The school has multiple sites and caters for students of all ages from Primary through to Secondary and they are in need of an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join them on a long-term basis. We are particularly looking for LSAs who have strong behaviour management skills and the capability to build and maintain positive relationships with pupils. As an SEN TA at the school, you will be required to work with students on a 1:1, small group and general basis and be on hand to provide support where required.
The role involves encouraging and facilitating pupils’ learning, keeping them on task at all times, and enabling them to make rapid progress. You will promote positive behaviour in line with school policies at all times and support the pupil according to individual needs. The successful candidate will be working with students with behavioral difficulties and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs on a full-time, long-term basis, so prior experience within this field is essential.
Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible, so please call 01173746555 or email a copy of your CV to to be considered.
Prospero Teaching now provide free Team Teach training to all new Teaching Support staff . Contact 01173746555 / to book your space on the next available course.
VACANCY DETAILS:
Location: Bridgwater Position: Teaching Assistant – SEN Contract: temp-to-perm Hours: full-time, – Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate: £ – £ per day EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with students with Special Educational Needs (ideally in an SEN setting) Strong behaviour management skills and the capability to engage with students Resilient, charismatic, and compassionate Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year – Prospero can provide this