SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
We are currently looking for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants that can support children with Autism and various learning needs. We are working with a range of schools that require SEN Teaching assistants on a long-term and short-term basis. If you have the relevant experience and feel you would be well-suited to working in an SEN provision, we want to hear from you!
The Role:
- Working in a classroom in a small group and/or 1:1 basis
- Supporting the class teacher with carrying out lessons and activities
- Being instrumental in ensuring that children are reaching their SMART targets as set out in their EHC plans
- Demonstrating a creative approach to learning, with the understanding that not all children will be learning in the same way or at the same pace
- Liaising with the class teacher and SENCO in order to gain a full understanding of how the timetable of certain children may differ from the rest of the class
- Ensuring tasks set for children are adapted to their ability
The Ideal candidate:
- Caring and nurturing personality
- Resilient and motivated
- Previous SEN experience with children or adults who have needs such as Autism, communication needs, ADHD, Down syndrome, EBD, and physical needs
- Confident in effectively dealing with any situations
- Enthusiastic, creative and patient
- Have a flexibility to work within various classes or settings as needed
Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:
- Competitive pay rates
- Access to our CPD Academy
- Access to a huge range of teaching opportunities through our network of teams across Hampshire
- Referral bonuses
If you are have experience working with children and are interested in this role, please apply today
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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