SEN Teaching Assistant - Caversham in Berkshire

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Caversham
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90 - £105 per day

Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs reach their full potential? Do you have the patience, enthusiasm and dedication to make a positive difference in a young person's education?

A welcoming and supportive specialist school in Caversham is looking for a motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, communication difficulties and learning disabilities.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop their academic, social and emotional skills. You will play an important role in creating an inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued, understood and supported.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs
• Assist teachers in delivering an adapted and engaging curriculum
• Encourage communication, independence and social development
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Adapt activities to accommodate individual learning styles and abilities
• Help maintain a safe, structured and stimulating classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other SEN professionals

The school is looking for someone who is patient, proactive and genuinely interested in supporting children with additional needs. Previous experience in education, childcare, care work or supporting individuals with SEN would be advantageous, although graduates with a relevant degree or a strong interest in specialist education are also encouraged to apply.

This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity is particularly well suited to individuals considering careers in educational psychology, teaching, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy or child development.

You will benefit from working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive specialist setting, with opportunities to develop your knowledge and practical experience of SEN.

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant role in Caversham, please submit your updated CV via this advert.

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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.