SEN Teaching Assistant
Must hold a minimum of a level 3 qualification relevant to education or childcare.
Location; Lawrence Weston, Bristol
Salary; BG8 £26,873 pro rata
Hours; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.40am - 15.30pm, Tuesday 8.40am - 16.20pm (1 hour for team training)
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant for a school to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and SLD strand (severe learning difficulties) within our the school setting. The successful candidate will work closely with the SEN team and classroom teachers to provide tailored support and assistance to students with ASD, enabling them to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
The School
The School is a large and diverse specialist provision in the north-west of Bristol operating from four sites and catering for pupils with ASC and complex and severe learning difficulties. The school operates in 2 strands. The SLD strand (severe learning difficulties) and the ASC strand (autism spectrum condition). Their SLD strand caters for children and young people aged 3 - 19, many who are in the very early stages of communication. All have a severe learning difficulty, many have an autism spectrum condition alongside their learning need.
Who they are looking for
- Must hold a minimum of a level 3 qualification relevant to education or childcare.
- Someone who is passionate and compassionate about working with SEND Students
- Team player, it is important that you can work with others and able to help contribute to a positive environment.
- Preferably have experience working with student with ASC, SLD and complex needs, but if you have no experience do not worry!
- You will have a good sense of humour and plenty of energy to engage students.
Benefits
- Access to Employee Assistance Service
- Westfield Health Plan
- My Time (Annual Personal Day)
- A range of staff development opportunities
- Free Teas/Coffees
- Team building days
- Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders on staff
- Termly staff breakfasts
- Free Staff uniform / relaxed dress code
- Staff Appreciation Boxes
- Weekly Staff Bulleting
- Pension Schemes (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Avon Pension Scheme)
- Bike to work scheme
Eteach People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.