SEN Teaching Assistant (Mat Cover)
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Are you looking for a rewarding role, starting ASAP?
Whether you have experience working with Autism and Complex Needs or a strong desire to, we want to hear from you ASAP!
Ideal for:
- Healthcare Professionals
- Parents (with or without SEN experience)
- Recent Graduates in Social care, Psychology, Education
- Support/Care workers
Our SEN/SEMH school supports children from KS1 up to Sixth form, providing an alternative education for students with diagnoses including ADHD, Asperger’s, SpLD, MLD, OCD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Foetal Alcohol Syndrome or a variety of other conditions. They are looking for a temporary Teaching Assistant to cover a staff maternity leave which will be due to begin very soon.
As a Teaching Assistant, you role will to be support a class or student in the classroom, breaking down their workload and helping them to understand where they need extra support. Alongside this you would be reuired to manage behaviour, provide emotional support and if necessary give personal care.
As the role is due to start ASAP, knowledge and experience of these areas prior to application would be most ideal.
As the leading education agency, what should you expect from Teaching Personnel?
- Regular contact and check-in calls from your dedicated consultant
- A speedy vetting process, ensuring we get you into work as quick as you like
- Suitable work placements (day-to-day, short-term, long-term, temporary to permanent)
- Excellent rates of pay, through PAYE (No Hidden Admin Costs)
- Access to your individual online portal (Online Work Diary, CPD Courses, Resources and more!)
You do not need any formal Teaching Assistant qualifications to apply for this role. However, if you do have a Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare/Supporting Teaching and Learning or anything similar we want to know!
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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