Are you passionate about supporting students with Autism (ASC) and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH)?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a special educational needs school in Nuneaton.
Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Nuneaton
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30-15:30
Contract: Long term with potential for permanency
As a Teaching Assistant at our school, you will play a crucial role in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students aged 10-17. Your duties will include working closely with individuals and small groups on educational activities, supporting teachers in implementing individual education programmes, and assisting with transporting students to vocational college courses offsite.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with individuals and small groups on educational activities
- Support teachers in implementing individual education programmes
- Assist in transporting students to vocational college courses offsite
- Prepare materials and equipment for educational activities
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong behaviour management skills
- Patient, resilient, and proactive approach
- Ability to de-escalate challenging situations and use positive reinforcement
- Genuine passion for helping young people succeed
- Previous experience in education or working with SEN students (beneficial but not essential)
If you are a dedicated and compassionate individual looking to make a positive impact on the lives of young people with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our dynamic team at the special educational needs school in Nuneaton and help our students achieve their full potential.
If you are interested in this temporary position or want to find out more, contact Steph at Zest Education or click ‘apply for job’ to submit your details.
Zest Education are an REC audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: Recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years, teaching within a school teaching the British Curriculum)