Job Description
Five Education is looking for a teaching assistant to work in an independent specialist school in Glastonbury to support students with SEND. The teaching at this school is of a high quality and the SEND provision ensures every child can reach their potential regardless of barriers they may have faced in the past. The children at this school have ASC (Autism), ADHD and some have experienced early years trauma. Children at this school need guidance and support with their behaviour. To complete this role you will need to be resilient, patient and excellent at establishing rapport with hard to reach children.
The Teaching Assistant role requires someone who is patient but also adaptable, hard-working and determined. Previous experience working in schools is desirable, but not essential.
The TA will work 1:1 with children who have SEN (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) needs. Therefore, if your career background is in care or support work, then we can discuss your transferable skills. Children at this school may have ADHD, ASC (Autism) and Learning Difficulties.
The person chosen will be able to work the school hours (8:30-15:30) 5 days a week. They will establish rapport quickly with children and be willing to learn about SEND teaching techniques.
If you can show the resilience to keep trying with children who find school challenging, then we want to hear from you. Please get in touch for ...