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SEN Teaching Assistant - Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Sen-school

SEN Teaching Assistant - Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Sen-school

2nd September start
Full Time
Posted 8 days ago
Expiring 12th February
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Southampton
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need to be resilience, hardworking and able to build relationships well with the students. We also need a good level of English and Maths too. We are seeking to appoint creative and dynamic Teaching Assistants to work with our Secondary students at Iford Academy, part of Tregonwell Academy. Duties include assisting the teacher to provide care and support for pupils, to support learning through planned and differentiated activities, preparation of an effective learning environment, completing and maintaining records under supervision, and promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils. We are looking for candidates who are passionate and ambitious with a drive and commitment to improve the life chances of our young people. You will preferably have experience of working with young people with additional needs including childhood trauma, alongside SEMH and ASC. You will have a dynamic, exceptional and creative approach to improving the teaching and learning in a way that benefits all children.
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