Learning Support Assistant - SEN - Teaching Assistant
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Classroom Assistant for SEN
Are you looking for a new direction in your career?
- Do you thrive of spending more time working with children who need it most?
- Do you enjoy making a real difference to children who struggle with their learning?
- Are you interested in exploring a new, exciting way of Teaching?
Teaching Personnel are currently looking for mainstream teaching assistants and teachers who are looking for a change of direction in their career and become apart of a SEN School. In a specialist setting you will have small class sizes allowing you to focus your attention on each individual student and support 1:1 with each student in the class allowing you to make a real difference.
In an SEN school you will not only be supported by the senior leadership team but also specialist within the school such as therapy, nursing and multi-sensory teams.
Minimal Requirements:
- A child workforce DBS on the update service, or one completed through Teaching Personnel
- Have UK QTS or the overseas equivalent and are confident with children with SEN
- Be approachable and encourage to develop relationships with other staff members and the pupils
- Previous experience with the SEN students is preferred, but we will consider newly qualified teachers for this role
- Be able to provide 2 references covering 6 years
 
If you are excited about the prospect of using your skills to make a real difference to the children who need it most but are unsure of how to take the next step, we are here to help. If you have any questions or would like any information on Teaching in an SEN setting please feel free to call me for a confidential chat, we are available out of school hours.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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