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Classroom assistant - Mental Health / SEN
A local primary school is urgently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant - SEN to support on a 1:1 basis for a Year 4 student with Autism/ASD. This child struggles to communicate and is selective non-verbal, due to a lack of social confidence, and has been withdrawing in the classroom.
- £83-£95 per day, depending on experience
- Full-time, Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4pm
- Term time only
- Bristol - BS11
The Lawrence Weston / Shirehampton school is seeking a classroom assistant to be 1:1 with the student Monday - Friday, 08:30am - 12:30pm. For the rest of the time you will be supporting other SEN students with interventions.
Classroom assistant - Mental Health / SEN daily duties:
- Collaborating with the Year 4 class teacher and other experienced staff members
- Manage challenging behaviours that may arise, training and techniques will be given.
- 1:1 (one-to-one) teaching support, where you may have to adapt the task to the child's needs/interests to communicate the information.
- Identify potential triggers for the pupils in regard to their trauma and mental health needs
The right candidate
- Maths and English at GCSE - Minimum grade 4/C
- Experience supporting children with SEN.
- A passion for working inclusively with children with additional needs, especially ASD, ADHD, and Non-Verbal.
- A nurturing and patient approach to supporting children's unique needs.
- DBS Check required (We can assist with this).
If you are interested in this Classroom assistant - Mental Health / SEN role please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson
Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
