SEN Teaching Assistant

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Job Title: Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)
Location: Milton Keynes
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? Teaching Personnel, the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, is looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to work 1:1 with pupils in schools across Milton Keynes.

Role Overview
As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils who may need additional help to achieve their full potential. Working closely with the class teacher and other school staff, you will deliver personalised learning plans, assist with classroom activities, and foster a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities
-         Provide 1:1 support to pupils, addressing their individual academic and social needs.
-         Assist with lesson preparation, ensuring resources are ready for use.
-         Encourage pupils’ confidence and independence while maintaining a nurturing and supportive atmosphere.
-         Support students with additional needs, such as SEND or behavioural challenges, as directed by the school.
-         Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to track and celebrate pupil progress.

Requirements
-         Previous experience working with children, ideally in an educational or care setting.
-         A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to working with young people.
-         Ability to adapt to the individual needs of pupils and a flexible attitude to different school environments.
-         Excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding children.
-         A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.


What We Offer
-         Competitive daily pay
-         Flexible working hours to suit your availability.
-         Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support and career advice.
-         Opportunities for professional development, including training in SEND and behaviour management.
-         Potential for long-term or permanent roles in schools.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to make a difference and inspire the next generation, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact Teaching Personnel today to discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail.
Phone: 01604378545
Email: mailto:charlie.whitchurch@teachingpersonnel.com
Website: https://lnkd.in/eiS_jBDr

Join Teaching Personnel and be part of a supportive and passionate team committed to changing lives through education!

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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