SEN Teaching Assistant – Taunton

THE POSITION:

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school setting in the Taunton area, on a long-term basis.

Our client is a specialist educational provision for young people with complex social, emotional and mental health needs. They are in need of an experienced Teaching Assistant to join them from September 2022. With the complex needs of the students, we are looking for individuals who are capable and enthusiastic to work in a challenging but highly rewarding environment.

We are particularly looking for individuals who have strong behaviour management skills and the ability to quickly establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils, effectively reengaging them with their learning. 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 to the class teacher where needed. Some lesson delivery may also be required at times for strong candidates.

As a TA at the school, 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 behavioural difficulties and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, so prior experience within this field is essential.

Interviews will be conducted imminently, so please call 01173746555 or email a copy of your CV to to be considered.

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VACANCY DETAILS:

• Location: Taunton
• Position: Teaching Assistant – SEN
• Contract: temporary to permanent
• Hours: full-time, 8.30am – 3.30pm
• Start Date: Immediate
• Pay Rate: £75-£85 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

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you’re looking for an exciting new role, please contact the Children’s Education Services Team on 0117 3746555 for more information!

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.