SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - The School

This SEN Primary School recognises the value of all their staff members and treats all staff members with the upmost respect giving them training and support. They are now looking for a bubbly and energetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team until the end of the academic year (with potential to roll on to next year). The SENCo, who is also the deputy head, has worked at this school for over 10 years so you will have the opportunity to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant under the supervision of a very experienced Senior Leadership Team member.

The school is situated in Milton Keynes providing an inclusive, caring and friendly community. It has easily accessible transport links from surrounding areas.

This SEN Primary School in Milton Keynes are currently looking for SEN teaching assistants who specialise in ASC, Challenging Behaviour, Makaton & PECs.

Teaching Personnel are committed in helping these schools find the right candidates for them. These roles vary from 3-5 days a week and involve providing support to pupils with social, emotional and mental health as well as SEN.

SEN Teaching Assistant - The Role

The SEN team are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant who has experience working with either ASC, Dyslexia, Challenging Behaviour, PLD, MLD, PECs and Makaton. 

The right candidates will:

• Have experience providing specialist support to children with SEN.
• Have experience working 1:1 and in small groups with children who have moderate to severe behavioural difficulties.
• Have experience liaising with Parents and SENCO on the child’s progress.
• Experience working with children within primary schools is desirable but not compulsory.

Although a background in a school setting is desirable it is not essential, the schools will also consider candidates who come from other backgrounds:

• Youth work - Sports coach -Criminology or Psychology Degree.  
• Core subjects: English, Maths & Science.

If you have experience in some of these backgrounds Teaching Personnel can provide you with the following benefits:

• Access to interviews at some of the most forward-thinking schools in the area.
• Once you are registered you can work with our branches across the country so if you decide to move; we are there for you, wherever you may be.
• Exclusive access to our intervention programmes, giving you opportunities to develop pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• CPD opportunities that will help you develop as a teacher and make you even more attractive to prospective employers.

SEN Teaching Assistant - Apply;

To apply to this advert – please use the links attached or send your CV through to adam.lee@teachingpersonnel.com. For more information on the role please call the Northamptonshire and Hertfordshire Branch of Teaching Personnel on 01604 376814.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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.

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