SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT KS3/4

(Salary: £13.51 - 14.45 per hour)

Have you got experience 1-1 with supporting the learning of children with special needs? We're looking for creative, fun, proactive and committed individuals to help students aged 11-16 to thrive in school.

This opportunity is perfect for a dedicated professional eager to have a real impact on neurodivergent students and their families. You will be joining a workplace that places a high value on employee wellness and provides significant investment in your ongoing career growth.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

• Establish warm, caring, and supportive relationships with pupils to ensure they feel safe, secure, and ready to learn.
• Encourage personal development and independence in daily tasks and social interactions.
• Assist the Class Teacher with the day-to-day running of the classroom and adapt to the evolving needs of the school.
• Support the cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, and physical development of each pupil.
• Adapt to various tasks to ensure smooth school operations. Full training will be provided for occasions where physical intervention may be required.

• Minimum GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Prior experience working within a special educational needs (SEN) or special school environment is preferred but not essential.
• A willingness to undertake free training opportunities, for example Level 2 award in supporting teaching and learning in schools.
• Able to provide your own vehicle preferred due to the site's semi-rural location.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Term time working only.
• £1000 welcome bonus subject to employer's stipulations.
• Continued free training and career development pportunities.
• Shopping and transportation schemes including UK health cash plan.
• £1,000 refer-a-friend programme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme and network of supportive and nurturing staff.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please contact: [email removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

121 teaching experience,ability to communicate with parents,ability to work well under pressure,able to inspire,be a role model,building rapport with children,career driven,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,excellent time management,FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,good sense of humour,high expectations,keen to contribute to the life of the school,key stage 3 experience,key stage 4 experience,key stage 5 experience,knowledge of A-level specification,knowledge of curriculum,knowledge of GCSE specification,knowledge of subject,motivated,partake in extra curricular activities,passion for education,SEN experience,set clear objectives,SIMS experience,sixth form experience,teaching assistant experience,team player,work well autonomously,years 7-11 experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),BTEC certificate in children,CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,DET/DTTLS,early childhood studies degree,Finance/accounting diploma,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,HR CIPD,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 2 in children,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4,PGCE,PGCE,PGDE (Scotland),PTLLS,QTLS,QTS,SBM (school business manager) qualification,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school,college