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SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT REQUIRED

Date posted : 23/01/19
£60 - £80 per annum

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Day to Day Special Educational Needs Learning Support Assistant (SENTA) with experience with Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

Are you passionate about the inclusion of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?


Are you a positive, self-motivated, well-organised person with a 'can-do' attitude?

Teaching Personnel are currently looking for Special Educational Needs Learning Support Assistants to work in a Primary Special Educational Needs and Disabilities school on a day to day basis. SEND LSAs need to provide a high level of support to children with a range of learning difficulties including Autism (ASD), Complex Needs and PMLD.

The school has a family orientated atmosphere and firmly believes in providing the best care to each and every child. After your initial induction you will have the opportunity to work in sensory rooms, use manual handling equipment and support children in a specialised swimming unit.

It is preferred to have experience of working with young children with SEND BUT it is not essential if you have excellent inter-personal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work on your own initiative and be an effective team player. This is a dynamic and exciting post within a well-respected and high-profile team.

Minimum Requirements

- Previous experience working in a similar School setting, or evidence of strong Behaviour Management

- A passion and enthusiasm to see pupils achieve

- Dedication to the needs of all your pupils, working with other staff members to offer emotional and academic support

A Child Only DBS on the Update Service, or one done through Teaching Personnel

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel

- You will be rewarded for your efforts with competitive and fair rates of pay, from £60 to £80 per day

- Online timesheet approval for Schools, meaning no paper timesheets!

- SMS and E-Mail booking confirmations

- Access to our exclusive CPD Academy, with courses such as Child Psychology and Autism Awareness available online

- Recommend a Friend bonus scheme with £50 for every successful application*

- A dedicated Consultant who will seek out your ideal job role

If you believe that you are an ideal candidate for this role please do contact Jordan Gonga on the contact details provided

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