SEN Teaching Assistants in Sheffield and Barnsley!
Are you a compassionate and skilled SEN Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs? Join our dedicated school communities in Sheffield and Barnsley, where your expertise and support will help students thrive both academically and personally.
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Locations: Sheffield and Barnsley
About Us:
Our schools in Sheffield and Barnsley are committed to providing inclusive, supportive, and nurturing environments where every child can succeed. We value the crucial role that SEN Teaching Assistants play in helping students with special educational needs achieve their full potential. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be an essential part of our team, working closely with teachers and other staff to support students' individual learning and development needs.
Job Description:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing one-on-one and small group support to students with special educational needs (SEN)
- Assisting teachers in creating and implementing personalized learning plans tailored to each student’s specific needs
- Helping to create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and encouraged to participate
- Using various strategies and interventions to support students’ academic, social, and emotional development
- Assisting with classroom management and organization to ensure a smooth and productive learning experience for all students
- Monitoring student progress and providing regular feedback to teachers, parents, and other stakeholders
- Participating in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in SEN support
Qualifications:
- Relevant qualifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, particularly with a focus on SEN (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
- Experience working with children with special educational needs, preferably in an educational setting
- Strong understanding of SEN and strategies to support students with diverse needs
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organiz
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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