Job Title: Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Southampton
Type: Permanent
Salary: £22,400 to £26,401 per annum
Sanctuary Personnel are seeking a dedicated and passionate Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant to join a school’s based in Southampton.
This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with a range of learning, physical, or emotional needs, ensuring they receive the support and care required to succeed academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and emotional or behavioural challenges.
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement tailored learning plans and strategies.
- Provide one-to-one support or small group assistance to pupils, ensuring their individual needs are met.
- Assist with personal care or medical needs where necessary.
- Help create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
- Monitor and report on the progress and behaviour of pupils to the teacher and SENCO.
- Foster strong relationships with pupils, encouraging their independence and self-esteem.
- Assist with classroom activities, including setting up resources and supporting other pupils as needed.
Person Specification:
- Experience working with children with special educational needs, ideally in a school or educational setting.
- A patient, caring, and empathetic nature.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of individual pupils.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Qualifications:
- GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) are essential.
- A relevant qualification in Special Education Needs or Teaching Assistance is desirable but not essential.
- First aid training is advantageous.
- An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
