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SEN Teaching Assistant - Bristol Sen-school

3rd March start
Full Time
Posted about 9 hours ago
Expiring 17th July
Bristol, City of, Bristol
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Summary: Northstar Academy, a dedicated special educational needs (SEN) school committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing, and empowering environment, is seeking a full-time SEN School Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team in Bristol. This role is integral to our mission of fostering independence, confidence, and holistic development for all our students. The successful candidate will support a Year 6 class with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs, including students with challenging behaviours. We are looking for a proactive, confident individual who is eager to make a positive impact on young learners’ lives and work collaboratively within our supportive team. This position is available immediately and is suitable for someone committed to contributing to our ethos of respect, resilience, and personalised learning. Key Responsibilities: - Support the classroom teacher in planning and delivering individualised learning programmes tailored to students’ SEMH needs, promoting their social and emotional development in line with the school’s inclusive ethos. - Provide 1:1 support to students with SEMH needs, assisting with behavioural management and ensuring a safe, structured environment conducive to learning. - Implement behaviour management strategies consistently, reinforcing positive behaviour and supporting students to develop self-regulation skills. - Assist students with daily personal care and emotional wellbeing, encouraging independence while maintaining dignity and respect. - Support students during classroom activities, including learning tasks, play, and social interactions, fostering a caring and respectful atmosphere. - Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to monitor student progress and contribute to behaviour and learning plans. - Promote an inclusive environment that reflects the school’s values of respect, resilience, and individualised support, ensuring all students feel valued and supported. - Contribute to a safe and positive school environment by adhering to school policies and safeguarding procedures. - Engage in relevant training and professional development opportunities to continually enhance skills and understanding of SEN and SEMH needs. Why Join Zen Educate? At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of work-life balance for teachers and teaching assistants. Whether you are looking for better pay, more flexibility in your schedule, or hands-on support to help you find the right role, we are here to support you every step of the way. Join our platform today and let us help you take the next step in your career.
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Based in the North of Bristol, North Star 82° is a primary school that caters for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Pupils who have difficulties with their emotional and social development may have limited social skills and find it difficult to make and sustain healthy relationships. These difficulties may be displayed through the young person becoming withdrawn or isolated, as well as through challenging, disruptive or disturbing behaviour. SEMH can manifest as difficulties relating to problems of mood (anxiety or depression), problems of conduct (oppositional defiance and more severe conduct problems including aggression), self-harm, substance abuse, eating disorders or physical symptoms that are medically unexplained. In addition to this some of pupils may have recognised disorders such as attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), attachment disorder, or generalised anxiety disorders. Our school holds places for 77 pupils. All young people attending North Star 82° must have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) in which the primary need is ‘Social and Emotional Mental Health.’

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How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

What roles do you cover?

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