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Primary - Sen Teaching Assistant

Reed
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Tavistock, Devon PL190EQ, England

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The position is for a part-time Teaching Assistant in Tavistock, requiring 15 hours of work per week until the end of the Summer term.
  • The salary is competitive, and the role is focused on supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) in a local primary school.
  • Candidates should have experience working with children with special educational needs, including those with language delays, social communication difficulties, and behavioral challenges.
  • A good standard of general education in numeracy and literacy, along with excellent communication skills, is necessary for this role.
  • The ideal applicant should be enthusiastic, flexible, and possess a friendly personality, with a strong desire to promote inclusion and support children's emotional well-being.
Teaching Assistant
  • Job Type: Part-time (15 hrs per week, fixed term until the end of the Summer term)
  • Location: Tavistock
  • Salary: competitive

We are working in partnership with a local primary school to appoint a Teaching Assistant who will support children across the school with special educational needs (SEN). This role is ideal for an enthusiastic, flexible, and highly motivated individual who is effective in supporting the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum and promoting inclusion.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Work alongside the class teacher to support children with special educational needs across various areas of the curriculum.
  • Promote inclusion by developing social skills, language, and emotional well-being of students.
  • Liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school to ensure comprehensive support.
  • Demonstrate a high degree of initiative and the ability to react to situations with integrity and compassion.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Experience in working with children with SEND.
  • Experience supporting children with language delay and social communication difficulties.
  • Experience supporting children with behavioural difficulties.
  • Good standard of general education, particularly in numeracy and literacy.
  • Excellent communication skills with both children and adults.
  • Flexible attitude and a can-do approach.
  • Friendly and approachable personality with a good sense of humour.
Benefits:
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment.
  • Professional development in special educational needs support.
  • Pro-rata benefits according to part-time hours.

To apply for this Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in supporting children with special educational needs.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.