Teaching Assistant

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

Are you a compassionate, proactive individual ready to be the key to a child's educational journey?

We are a dedicated recruitment agency partnering with primary and early years settings, and we're looking for an exceptional Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to provide vital one-to-one support to a child. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to transform a student's experience in the classroom.

As a Teaching Assistant focused on SEN support, you will be the child's champion. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• One-to-One Support: Focusing on both the child's academic progress and personal, social, and emotional development.
• Tailored Learning: Implementing specific learning and development plans under the guidance of the Class Teacher or SENCO.
• Emotional & Social Support: Offering a consistent and vital source of encouragement, helping the child feel secure and confident.
• Positive Environment: Fostering an inclusive, encouraging, and structured learning atmosphere.

The ideal candidate is someone who is reliable, empathetic, and ready to jump in and make a difference.

• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience working with children, preferably within an early years or primary school setting.
• Qualifications: A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent, relevant experience.
• Professional Knowledge: An understanding of child development and best practices for SEN assistance.
• Compliance: An enhanced DBS check (ideally registered on the Update Service).

We value our staff and strive to offer placements that support a healthy work-life balance and professional growth:

• Flexibility: Enjoy flexible shift patterns to suit your personal needs.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable, long-term experience and access to ongoing training and professional development programs.
• Dedicated Support: You will have a personal consultant offering dedicated support throughout your entire placement.
• Easy Administration: Convenient online systems for managing your bookings and submitting time sheets.
• Referral Bonus: A generous £300 refer-a-friend incentive for successfully introducing new candidates!

Ready to start a rewarding career as a vital part of a child's success story? Apply today!

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

education

high school,college,university