Teaching assistant (SEND)

Five Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a special school in Chard. The role is to support identified pupils with Special Education Needs (SEN) and mental health challenges, working with pupils 1:1 or in small groups.

Who We're Looking For

• Emotionally resilient and able to stay calm in challenging situations
• Strong communicator with a positive and proactive mindset
• Able to build rapport with young people, particularly those who may struggle to trust adults
• Previous experience isn't essential, but backgrounds in youth work, care, mental health, sport, or support work are valuable

Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
• Provide two recent references (from the last two years).
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.

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