Special educational needs support assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Newark Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £92.63 - £100 per day

Do you have extensive experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Are you a patient, resilient and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping pupils achieve their full potential?

Are you flexible and available for day-to-day supply bookings within a specialist school setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school based in Newark, providing education and care for pupils aged 3 to 18 with a wide range of complex needs. The school offers purpose-built facilities and adopts an ethos focused on developing confidence, resilience and essential life skills, ensuring every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential.

The school is looking to take on an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for flexible day-to-day supply bookings, supporting pupils with complex learning needs across different age groups. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will be expected to adapt to different classroom environments, support individual learning and development, assist with personal care where required and work closely with teaching staff to provide a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

A Child and Adult DBS or willingness to apply for one

relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience supporting pupils with SEND

Extensive experience working with children and young people with complex needs within a specialist school or SEND provision

A strong understanding of SEND, including supporting pupils with a range of learning difficulties and additional needs

Experience implementing individual learning strategies and supporting positive behaviour management

Excellent communication skills, patience and a caring, nurturing approach

Flexibility and reliability, with the ability to accept day-to-day bookings and adapt to different pupils' needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

Flexibility to choose when you work

CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in a rewarding specialist school environment, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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