Teaching Assistant (Behaviour Support)
Full time (permanent)
Christchurch
Start date - ASAP
The School and Role
An Alternative Provision school based in Christchurch are currently seeking 1-1 Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible. The school caters for primary and secondary pupils aged 6 - 16 years with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, ASD, and various other needs including trauma, school phobia Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). All learners have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
The successful Support Assistant will be required to work 1-1 with pupils, assisting them academically as well as overcoming barriers to learning and supporting them emotionally. You will collaborate closely with teachers, special education staff, and parents to implement individualised strategies that promote academic success, social skills development, and emotional well-being.
Requirements
The desired Teaching Assistant will have;
- Experience of working with primary and/or secondary school aged children
- Experience of working with pupils with SEND/SEMH
- A passion for the progress of pupils
- An ability to work as part of a team
What we offer
As part of our team, you benefit from:
· Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point...