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SEN School TA

Date posted : 07/02/19
Up to £9 per hour

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SEND TA / Special Education Needs Department Teaching Assistant - Blandford and Sturminster Newton

SEND TA - Needed ASAP

Are you an experienced Special Education Needs Department Teaching Assistant / SEND TA seeking a new opportunity for 2019?

About the School

The school is split with two schools, one primary in Blandford and one Primary school in Sturminster Newton. There is also possibility that this role could lead to a generous offer of a permanent placement. Experience working with children with complex needs, challenging behaviour, SEMH, autism and other associated learning difficulties is required.

  • Rated 'Good' by Ofsted
  • Bright spacious classrooms with state of the art technology
  • Outstanding facilities
  • Small class sizes
  • Offers excellent CPD

Person Specification - SEND TA / Special Education Needs Department Teaching Assistant

To be considered for this role, you must have some experience working with children with complex needs, challenging behaviour, SEMH, autism and other associated learning difficulties. The School is looking for someone who is committed to assisting the raising of attainment of primary aged students. Successful Applicants will be subject to references and an up to date DBS or be willing to apply for a new DBS. If you are a dedicated SEND TA / Special Education Needs Department Teaching Assistant looking for a school in a class of its own, focused on providing an inclusive environment then this is the perfect position for you.

  • Proven experience as an SEND TA /Special Education Needs Department Teaching Assistant is required
  • Have strong communication, literacy and numeracy skills
  • Have good behaviour management skills
  • Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)
  • Recent classroom-based references (desirable) and valid DBS/police checks

About the Role - SEND TA / Special Education Needs Department Teaching Assistant

This full time position will be 5 days a week and will be contracted for the full academic year, with potential for a permanent contract for the right practitioner. Experience working with children with complex needs, challenging behaviour, SEMH, autism and other associated learning difficulties is required. The successful applicant will become an integral part of the SEND team and will receive a full induction. The school has a supportive team of practitioners and you will have access to all continuous professional development courses and materials.

Who are Teaching Personnel?

We are the UK's Largest Education Recruitment Agency, with dedicated Branches supporting local SEN, Primary and Secondary Schools. This is our 21st year of supporting Schools and we are rapidly expanding, with over 10,000 candidates out working each week! With a range of short term, medium and long term positions available, you can have a pick of vacancies! From Day to Day cover, with no planning and marking involved, to Long Term vacancies leading to a permanent contract, Teaching Personnel ensure you are paid fairly according to the job you are doing and on time, each week!

Minimum Requirements

- Previous experience working in a similar School setting, or evidence of strong Behaviour Management

- A passion and enthusiasm to see pupils achieve

- Dedication to the needs of all your pupils, working with other staff members to offer emotional and academic support

A Child Only DBS on the Update Service, or one done through Teaching Personnel

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel

- You will be rewarded for your efforts with competitive and fair rates of pay, from £54 per day

- SMS and E-Mail booking confirmations

- Access to our exclusive CPD Academy, with courses such as Child Psychology and Autism Awareness available online

- Recommend a Friend bonus scheme with £50 for every successful application*

- A dedicated Consultant who will seek out your ideal job role

If you believe that you are an ideal candidate for this role please do contact George Sheath on the contact details provided

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