SEN Teaching Assistant
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What you'll do
- Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group support to re-engage students with their learning.
- De-escalate challenging behaviour using restorative, trauma-informed practices.
- Help students build confidence, emotional regulation, and social skills.
- Adapt learning materials to suit individual EHCP targets and sensory needs.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment.
What they're looking for
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, ADHD, ASD, or complex needs.
- Strong behaviour management skills combined with a calm, patient, and non-judgemental approach.
- High emotional intelligence and the ability to build rapport quickly with vulnerable learners.
- Adaptability to step into different classroom settings on a day-to-day basis.
- A genuine passion for making a positive impact on young people's lives.
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Full description from employer
Are you a resilient and empathetic individual looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join our supportive school environment. If you are passionate about building confidence and helping students overcome barriers to learning, we want to hear from you.
What we offer- Daily Rate: £92.56 - £95.00 per day
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Monday to Friday, Term-Time)
- Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Flexible
- Location: Okehampton
- Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group support to re-engage students with their learning.
- De-escalate challenging behaviour using restorative, trauma-informed practices.
- Help students build confidence, emotional regulation, and social skills.
- Adapt learning materials to suit individual EHCP targets and sensory needs.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment.
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, ADHD, ASD, or complex needs.
- Strong behaviour management skills combined with a calm, patient, and non-judgemental approach.
- High emotional intelligence and the ability to build rapport quickly with vulnerable learners.
- Adaptability to step into different classroom settings on a day-to-day basis.
- A genuine passion for making a positive impact on young people's lives.
At the heart of our school, we are committed to supporting the young people in our care to build their self-esteem and confidence, develop meaningful and positive friendships, and engage in a curriculum that will allow them to find success in their adult lives. All of our students have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) as a core identified need. The majority of our learners also present with additional needs, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and communication and interaction difficulties.
To ApplyIf you are dedicated to helping students overcome barriers to learning and want a flexible role that fits around your availability, submit your CV to hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk or call 01293 527416.
experience
Non Teaching
skills
ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience
education
high school,college,university
Company
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