Teaching Assistant
Job description
Looking for Consistent SEND Supply Work?
Teaching Personnel is recruiting an experienced Teaching Assistant for a full-time supply position within a specialist education setting in the Shaftesbury area.
This vacancy offers an exciting opportunity to work with young people who require additional support whilst gaining valuable experience within a highly respected specialist environment.
We are looking for skilled professionals who can quickly integrate into an established team and confidently support learners from day one.
Your Responsibilities
- Support students throughout the school day
- Assist with individual learning programmes
- Encourage participation and engagement
- Promote positive behaviour approaches
- Help pupils develop confidence and independence
- Support communication and social interaction
- Facilitate learning activities
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff
- Contribute to pupil wellbeing and progress
Your contribution will help students achieve outcomes both academically and personally.
What We're Looking For
- SEND experience
- Classroom support experience
- Behaviour management skills
- Strong communication abilities
- A flexible and professional approach
- Excellent teamwork skills
- A genuine desire to help young people succeed
We are particularly interested in candidates who require minimal supervision and can hit the ground running.
Benefits of Working Through Teaching Personnel
- Weekly pay
- Dedicated consultant support
- Access to specialist SEND vacancies
- Flexible future opportunities
- Free CPD training courses
- Pension contribution options
- Long-term placement opportunities
- Potential permanent pathways
Why Teaching Personnel?
We understand SEND education and pride ourselves on matching talented professionals with settings where they can flourish.
Our experienced team offers support throughout every stage of your journey.
Interested?
Apply today and become part of a rewarding educational environment where your skills and experience will be valued.
Call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya to find out more.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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