At Teaching Personnel we are looking for graduates to support our SEN (Special Educational Needs) or SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) schools in and around the Bath area.
Why would you make a great Teaching Assistant?
- Fresh Academic Knowledge
- Adaptable and Quick Learners
- Energy and Enthusiasm
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Tech-Savvy
- Fresh Ideas and Perspectives
Graduates who are suitable for working in a SEN and / or SEMH school typically come from backgrounds that provide them with the skills, knowledge, and temperament to support students with diverse needs. Here are some types of graduates who would be particularly well-suited for such roles:
- Education
- Psychology
- Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology
- Social Work
- Nursing
- Behavioural Science and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
- Therapeutic and Creative Arts
- STEM Fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
- Sports Science and Physical Education
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Supervise pupils with SEND and ALN, ensuring their safety and ability to access learning activities and understand the information presented.
- Build a trusting relationship with all pupils and communicate according to their understanding.
- Promote inclusion and acceptance, support diversity and ensure pupils have equal access to learning and development.
- Undertake administrative tasks as needed.
- Under the guidance of teaching staff, provide feedback to pupils, parents and carers about their progress, achievements and any problems that may have arisen.
- Promote good behaviour and encourage pupils to take accountability for their actions.
- Support the pupils with computer technology to access learning activities and assist them to develop competent usage.
- Prepare, maintain, and use learning resources and assist pupils to use them.
- Assist with pupil supervision, including before and after school and in break times.
- Assist with the supervision of pupils alongside other support staff during a class teachers’ absence.
We can offer you:
- A consultative relationship with a dedicated consultant who will actively represent you.
- Full-time or part time work in a good school with potential for further opportunities and progression
- Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy - Your Continuous Professional Development
- Pay - Weekly pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility and availability.
- myTP - Digital services that make your work admin and communication simple.
- We do not use Umbrella companies to process your payment.
If you’re interested or would like to know more, please apply with an up to date version of your CV.+
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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