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SEN Teaching Assistant

Fishponds, Bristol
£83.33 - £117.30 per day
Education and Training
Contract

We currently have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant at a Specialist Early Years setting dealing with children with severe and profound disabilities. Our partner school recently received an Outstanding Ofsted inspection commending them as a ”place where pupils feel safe, secure and understood” and that ”The school is calm and orderly. It is a place where pupils thrive”.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who relishes a challenge and wants to make a difference to the lives of children and young people. We offer a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing training to ensure everyone is provided with the best possible start to their employment.

The children have a range of disabilities such as Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism (ASC) and children with Complex Needs. It is an 18-place provision, with 3 classrooms for children from Nursery to Year 2.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Experience in a similar background is desirable
  • Personal or work experience supporting SEN, in particular ASC.
  • Resilient and confident to work with challenging behaviour
  • The ability to work 1:1 or 2:1 with some students, to give them the time and support they need to learn
  • Strong sense of willingness to learn and expand skillset within this sector
  • Energetic and enthusiastic with commitment to inclusion
  • Proactive and well adaptable

Why work for us:

  • Competitive and transparent salary
  • You will have access to our Affinity Academy where you can enroll on a number of different courses and CPD
  • A supportive and friendly working environment
  • You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you into this role
  • Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need
  • The opportunity to work in a variety of settings

We would be really keen to speak to you if you’re interested in this role or another role within Education. Early applications are encouraged as we may withdrew the vacancy if the right candidate is found.

Start Date: As soon as possible, dependent on notice period and DBS clearance and checks.

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