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SEN Teaching Assistant’s – Portsmouth

Academics Ltd.

United Kingdom

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GBP 1,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with complex needs in Portsmouth. This rewarding role involves working closely with students who have profound learning difficulties, ensuring they receive high-quality care and support. The ideal candidate will bring passion and resilience, adapting to the unique challenges presented by each child. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners, providing essential emotional and educational assistance. If you are ready to take on this fulfilling challenge, apply now to join a dedicated team committed to excellence in special education.

Qualifications

  • Relevant experience or qualifications in supporting SEN children.
  • Qualifications in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide ongoing support to SEN children aged 2 to 19.
  • Assist in managing challenging behaviour and emotional needs.

Skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs
Ability to support children with complex needs
Resilience and confidence
Proactive and adaptable

Education

Qualification in Psychology
Qualification in Counselling
Qualification in Criminology

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant’s – Portsmouth

Specialization: Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex Needs, PMLD

Are you interested in supporting children with Special Educational Needs? Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside SEN teachers?

A specialist school for children with profound severe and complex learning difficulties, based in Portsmouth, is looking for bright and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants available to start ASAP!

The school has 3 sites for pupils aged 2 to 19 years. They are in need of support for children with co-occurring needs, including behaviour and mental health issues, autistic spectrum condition, severe physical disabilities, and highly complex medical conditions.

Due to the complex needs of the students within the schools, ideally, you will have relevant, recent experience or qualifications. We will consider candidates qualified in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology, but other subjects will also be considered.

The schools are looking to fill vacancies for full-time Teaching Assistants starting ASAP. The SEN children are aged 2 to 19 and require consistent, ongoing support to ensure they have the highest quality of care and child-centred support.

The school seeks SEN Teaching Assistants who can bring enthusiasm, passion, and experience to the classroom. They are looking for SEN TAs who will be proactive and adaptable and can use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!

Position Details:

  1. SEN Teaching Assistant
  2. Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
  3. ASAP Start
  4. Location: Portsmouth
  5. Salary: £83.34 per day
  6. Full-time: Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please apply directly to this advert.

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