SEN Support Assistant (Schools)
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Teaching Personnel are currently supporting a small, catholic primary school in central York with their recruitment for a specialist SEN support worker to join their school from September 2019.
With the new cohort of pupils arriving this September, our client school are looking to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant to support Early Years pupils who require additional support as they transition into school life.
The school is a small, catholic primary school with a friendly team of staff and supportive senior leadership.
Your roles and responsibilities will include:
- 1:1 support for SEN pupils
- Liaising with the SENCO, staff and parents to help best support the pupil
- Supporting in the EYFS department
The ideal candidate will hold an education based or Teaching Assistant qualification and be passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs. Ideally, you will have experience supporting challenging pupils and be able to generate new ideas to help pupils progress.
Team Teach or Moving and Handing qualifications would be highly beneficial. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn and attend these courses if not.
About Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are the largest supplier of education supply staff in the UK. We currently work closely with the Catholic primary schools in York, which means we often have fantatsic career opportuntiies within the schools.
Whether you are looking for the flexibility afforded by working on a daily supply basis, seeking a longer term position, or guaranteed work, registering with Teaching Personnel means that you can find exactly what you are looking for!
We like to think the biggest benefit you will receive from Teaching Personnel is work - as much work as you need! We also believe the vast choice and variety in the roles available will give you a better experience during your time with us. That said, we are passionate about the value you can provide to our client schools and are determined to help you deliver this. We are also eager that you have an enjoyable and rewarding experience with us that sees you staying with Teaching Personnel for as long as your circumstances allow.
So what are the benefits of working in schools through Teaching Personnel?
- Choice and Variety - giving you a range of roles and job opportunities to choose from
- Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy - Your Continuous Professional Development
- Pay - Weekly pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility and availability
- myTP - Digital services that make your work admin and communication simple
- Safe Working Practice - ensuring your reputation is protected
- Excellence in Education Awards - recognising the positive impact you deliver in schools
- TP Tokens - supporting national children and education charities through your direction
If this SEN Support Assistant roles seems like the position for you, please do not hesitate to apply now!
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