SEN Teaching Assistant - Timeplan Education Group Ltd : Job Details

Job Title: Special Education Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Some exciting opportunities have arisen for dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join our schools in Southampton.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one or small group support to students with SEN, ensuring they have equal access to the curriculum.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and adapt teaching materials to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment, promoting social and emotional development.
• Assist in the assessment and tracking of student progress, communicating effectively with teachers, parents, and other relevant professionals.
• Implement behavior management strategies to create a positive and respectful classroom atmosphere.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Education, Teaching Assistance, or a related field.
• Experience working with students with SEN, preferably within a school setting.
• Understanding of various special educational needs and the ability to tailor support accordingly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable, with a genuine passion for supporting the learning and development of students with SEN.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of relevant assistive technologies and resources.
• Training in safeguarding and first aid.
• Experience with specific SEN conditions (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia).

TimePlan Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.