Teaching Personnel
Teaching Assistant – SEN School
Location: DE13
Salary: £92.63 – £100 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and making a genuine difference in their education?
We are working with a welcoming specialist school in the DE13 area that supports pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, communication difficulties, moderate to severe learning difficulties, and associated social, emotional and behavioural needs.
The school is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team and provide tailored support to pupils both in and out of the classroom.
The Role
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning activities
- Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning
- Supporting pupils with communication, social skills and emotional regulation
- Working closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff
- Helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN setting
- A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs
- Ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations
- Relevant qualifications are beneficial but not essential
What We Offer
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives
- Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities
If you are enthusiastic, caring and committed to helping pupils reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this rewarding opportunity.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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