Casual Teaching Assistant - Westfield Arts College

dorsetcouncil

Dorset, United Kingdom
Base: £25,185 - £25,583 fte py; hourly: £13.05 - £...
On-site
Experience supporting children with send
Therapeutic approaches to behavior support
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Westfield Arts College is seeking enthusiastic and flexible casual Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Applicants should have experience or training in working with these demographics and possess strong communication and relational skills

Job Summary

  • The role involves supporting children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across the school.
  • Candidates are expected to use therapeutic approaches to foster resilience and support personal development while meeting diverse needs.
  • Westfield Arts College is an outstanding special school offering ongoing training in Therapeutic Thinking and SEND pedagogy.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Westfield Arts College is seeking enthusiastic and flexible casual Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Applicants should have experience or training in working with these demographics and possess strong communication and relational skills.

Salary

Base: £25,185 - £25,583 FTE per annum; Hourly: £13.05 - £13.26 per hour; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience supporting children with SEND
  • Therapeutic approaches to behavior support
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills
  • Excellent communication with families
  • Commitment to safeguarding children

Nice-to-have

  • EYFS and KS1 experience or interest
  • Creative and adaptable teaching style
  • Passion for building student confidence
  • Reflective practitioner mindset

Key Requirements

  • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to Work established in the UK
  • Training or experience in SEND support

Work Rights

Must have Right to Work in the UK

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