Team Teach Trained Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location:

Bournemouth, Dorset

Start Date:

Immediate / Flexible

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional behavioural needs?

If you answered yes, this job opportunity as a Teaching Assistant is for you!

A PRU Primary School in Bournemouth is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team.

As a Teaching Assistant in a PRU setting, you must have a dedicated, resilient and patient approach to supporting young people. Within this school, students aged 4-11 years old will have various SEN diagnoses with behavioural difficulties, diagnoses may include:

• ADHD / ADD
• Autism Spectrum Conditions
• Conduct Disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties

The school has amazing facilities such as sensory rooms and calming spaces to help aid in the emotional regulation of the children and is dedicated to helping every pupil thrive in a safe, supportive and inspiring environment. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything they do, and everyone on site is expected to uphold this commitment. By building strong, trusting relationships, the school empowers students to grow in confidence and tackle challenges with resilience.

• Must have a dedicated, resilient and patient approach to supporting young people
• Must be Team Teach trained
• SEMH/mental health experience in or out of an educational setting
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
• Able to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely

• Full Time
• Monday – Friday
• Term Time Only
• Holiday Pay
• Access to over 10 CPD training courses which are free of charge, plus plenty more with a generous discount!

Join a supportive team, gain access to free specialist training, and help create a positive learning environment where every child can thrive.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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