1:1 SEN Support Assistant - North Sheffield

1:1 SEN Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel are currently working with a primary school located in the North of Sheffield that requires the immediate start of a 1:1 SEN Support Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for nurturing and driven individuals who enjoy a challenge and want to improve the quality of education for SEN pupils.

You will work under the instruction/guidance of the teacher and other senior staff members, to ensure the care and 1:1 support of SEN pupils. You will act as a role model and mentor to children who are finding the school environment a challenge and will need to take into account pupil learning styles and positive behaviour management.

You will:

• Have good literacy and numeracy skills
• Be Moving and Handling trained or willing to undergo training
• Have relevant experience working with children with challenging behaviour, either on a 1:1 basis or small groups
• Be able to motivate children who are disengaged from learning
• Excellent behaviour management skills
• Shown initiative and be confident to get involved in all areas of the school

Why work for Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates of up to £70
• The opportunity for professional development with relevant training provided
• Ongoing work on a regular basis
• Full-time and part-time roles available
• A dedicated consultant who will work for you
• Interview support
• Rewards scheme; £50 to refer a friend

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, or someone else you know, then please contact Katie on the Sheffield North Primary Branch on 0114 2413340 for more information.

Please note that we have various roles within Barnsley, Doncaster and North Sheffield, so to find out more please get in touch.