PMLD Teaching Assistant
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
We are recruiting for a passionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting in the Bamber Bridge area on a temp-to-perm basis. This role involves supporting primary and secondary-aged pupils with complex additional needs including autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs and behavioural challenges. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide 1:1 and small group support within a structured, nurturing environment.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience within SEN, education or care settings
- Be patient, resilient and adaptable
- Have a positive, outgoing and nurturing approach
- Be passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
- Work well as part of a team
What we offer:
- Full-time Monday to Friday role
- Competitive daily rates
- Ongoing consultant support
- Opportunity for a permanent position
- Rewarding work within a supportive SEN setting
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in SEN education, we would love to hear from you.
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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