Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant - Behavioural and SEMH Support
Location: Northampton
We at Dunbar Education are seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our partner school, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, has a supportive environment and a low staff turnover .You will be providing focused 1:1 support for children with behavioral difficulties, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and those on the autism spectrum.
This rewarding yet challenging role requires adapting support to meet the individual needs of pupils, ensuring they thrive both academically and emotionally. You will play a vital role in making a lasting impact on students' lives, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their potential.
Benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Wellbeing days to support staff health and happiness.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment within a well-respected educational institution.
Requirements:
- Experience in a UK School setting with special educational needs.
- Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS
- A genuine passion for supporting the academic and social development of students with SEN.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience when faced with challenging situations.
- Relevant qualifications such as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent would be advantageous but not essential.
If you are a Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils learning and development, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application.
If this position isn't quite what you are looking for, please still get in touch to discuss other available roles. If you also know of someone else who may be interested, earn extra money with our referral bonus, up to £250!
If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available positions please refer to our website.
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.