Job Description

Aspiring SEN Teacher - Teaching Assistant Role - Tewkesbury

Tewkesbury

£85 - £105 per day

Full-time (term time only)

September start

An exciting opportunity has become available for an aspiring Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in Tewkesbury as a Teaching Assistant. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and is committed to helping them access learning and develop both academically and socailly.

This supportive and nurturing setting works with students who benefit from a more personalised and structured approach to education. Many pupils have a range of special educational needs, including SEMH, autism, communication difficulties and learning barriers. The school in Tewkesbury places a strong focus on removing barriers to learning, building confidence and supporting pupils to develop the skills they need to succeed both in school and beyond.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide both academic and emotional support to students. The classes are small, allowing staff to build strong relationships with pupils and provide highly targeted support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students with SEMH, behavioural and additional learning needs
• Helping pupils re-engage with learning in a supportive environment
• Building trusting relationships with students who may have experienced challenges in education
• Assisting the teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Supporting behaviour regulation using calm, consistent and trauma-informed approaches
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive decision making

What We're Looking For

This school in Tewkesbury is looking for someone who is resilient, patient and relationship-focused. Experience supporting behaviour is highly valued in this environment.

Experience in the following areas would be particularly beneficial:

• Complex SEN, Alternative Provision, PRU or SEMH settings
• Behaviour mentoring or SEN support roles
• Youth work or counselling backgrounds
• Residential care or support work
• Sports coaching or mentoring roles

You should:

• Be confident supporting students who may present challenging behaviour
• Have a calm, empathetic and consistent approach
• Be able to build strong relationships with young people
• Be adaptable and able to think on your feet
• Be passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives

What You Need to Know

• £85 - £105 per day
• Full-time role
• Small class sizes and strong staff-to-student support
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to students who need additional support

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team and support young people who need encouragement and someone who believes in their potential. xbpsjku

If you feel this role would suit you, please apply by submitting your CV to this advert.

Aspiring SEN Teacher - Teaching Assistant Role - Tewkesbury