SEN Teaching Assistant - Bridgwater

Job description THE POSITION:Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) school in the Bridgwater area, on a long-term basis.Our client is a specialist in alternative educational provision for young people with special educational needs. They are in need of an experienced Teaching Assistant to join them on a long-term basis. 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 with strong behaviour management skills and the ability to quickly establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils, effectively re-engaging 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.Interviews will be conducted imminently, so please call 01173746555 or email a copy of your CV to be considered.Prospero Teaching now provides free Team Teach training to all new Teaching Support staff. Contact 01173746555 / to book your space on the next available course.VACANCY DETAILS: Location: BridgwaterPosition: Teaching Assistant – SEND – Primary/Secondary School agesContract: Temporary to permanent (Long-term)Hours: Full-time, – pmStart Date: ASAP (January 2024)Pay Rate: £85-£95 per day EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with students with Social Emotional and Mental Health needsStrong behaviour management skills and the capability to engage with studentsResilient, charismatic and compassionateUp-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 UKHold an enhanced child-barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new applicationProvide two professional references Please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV if you would like to be considered for this role. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.If you’re looking for an exciting new role, please contact the Children’s Education Services Team at 0117 3746555 for more information.Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.