Special Needs Teaching Assistant

apartmentTeaching Personnel placeSouthampton calendar_month 

We're Hiring: Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? We are looking for a dedicated and caring Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team and help make a positive impact on the lives of our students.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one or small group support for students with a range of special educational needs, including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and more.
  • Assist in the delivery of tailored lesson plans and activities to support each student's individual learning needs.
  • Support students with social, emotional, and behavioral development, promoting positive engagement in the classroom.
  • Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
  • Work closely with teachers and other staff to monitor progress and provide feedback.
  • Assist with personal care and any additional needs where required.

What We're Looking For:

  • Previous experience working with children with special educational needs (preferred but not essential).
  • A compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach to working with students.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
  • An understanding of the importance of creating an inclusive environment.
  • A genuine desire to help students succeed and build their confidence.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive, friendly, and inclusive working environment.
  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students with special needs.

If you are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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