SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: South East England, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes

Job Type: Temporary, expected to work Full-Time hours

Primary Industry: Education and Training

Secondary Industry: Education and Training

Salary: £80 - £90 Per day

Job Description

Job Duties:

• Provide support to students with special educational needs (SEN) in the classroom
• Assist the class teacher in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) for SEN students
• Help create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students
• Work with small groups or individual students to reinforce learning concepts
• Support students with personal care and mobility, if required

Required Qualifications:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Relevant SEN qualification or experience
• Valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check

Education:

• Minimum of GCSE level education
• SEN qualification is desirable

Experience:

• Prior experience working with SEN students
• Experience in a similar role within an educational setting

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of different learning needs and strategies to support SEN students
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• Higher-level education in a relevant field (e.g., Education, Psychology)
• Additional SEN training or certifications

Working Conditions:

• Temporary position with the possibility of extension
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
• Work primarily within a classroom setting
• Potential involvement in extracurricular activities or school events

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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.
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