Five Education is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant in Yeovil. As a Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with identified children and young people, encouraging them to learn and challenge themselves. The children have a diagnosis of Special Education Needs (SEN) such as Autism or ADHD and/ or mental health challenges. They will need extra help at school in the lessons and at break and lunchtimes.

Experience is not necessary, but a can-do attitude, resilience and initiative are essential. You will need to be available 8:30-15:30. This work is term time only, the school prefers people who can offer 5 days a week but they will consider people who can work a minimum of two days a week.

Responsibilities and duties:

· Supporting 1:1 in class or in small groups

· Help pupils to remain focussed

· Build a strong relationship with the pupils and teaching staff to ensure that the pupils are achieving their potential

Essential Criteria:

· Be empathetic, kind and patient

· Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa - we cannot accept sponsorship visas)

· Two recent references, covering the last 2 years

· DBS/police checks if necessary*

*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)

- Recommending a friend bonus scheme

- Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want