Classroom assistant - Mental Health / SEN in Bristol)

Academics; Bristol; On-site

Job description

Classroom Assistant - Mental Health / SEN

A local primary school is urgently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant - SEN to support on a 1:1 basis for a Year 4 student with Autism/ASD. This child struggles to communicate and is selective non-verbal, due to a lack of social confidence, and has been withdrawing in the classroom.

Salary: £83.33 - £96.15 per day, depending on experience

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4pm, Term time only

Location: Bristol - BS11

The Lawrence Weston / Shirehampton school is seeking a classroom assistant to be 1:1 with the student Monday - Friday, 08:30am - 12:30pm. For the rest of the time, you will be supporting other SEN students with interventions.

Daily Duties:

1. Collaborating with the Year 4 class teacher and other experienced staff members
2. Manage challenging behaviours that may arise; training and techniques will be given.
3. 1:1 (one-to-one) teaching support, adapting tasks to the child's needs/interests to communicate the information.
4. Identify potential triggers for the pupils in regard to their trauma and mental health needs

The Right Candidate:

1. Maths and English at GCSE - Minimum grade 4/C
2. Experience supporting children with SEN.
3. A passion for working inclusively with children with additional needs, especially ASD, ADHD, and Non-Verbal.
4. A nurturing and patient approach to supporting children's unique needs.
5. DBS Check required (We can assist with this).

If you are interested in this Classroom Assistant - Mental Health / SEN role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson.

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.