SEN Teaching Assisatnt

Desian Education are proud to be working in partnership with a Northwich-based specialist SEND primary school that has fantastic motorway links. This extremely inclusive and collaborative school require several experienced and motivated SEN teaching assistants to join their team on a temporary full-time basis with permanent contracts being considered for the right individuals.

Due to an increase in pupil numbers from September this school are looking for a minimum of 6 experienced teaching assistants to join their supportive and collaborative team of SEN specialists.

This fantastic schools supports pupils with a variety of SEND including ASC/ASD, PMLD, LD, SEMH, non-verbal and more with classes based on age ranges and capacity, meaning some classes may have pupils aged between 4 – 11. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals including SALT to promote the development of all pupils across the school.

Your new role:

·       1:1 SEN support for pupils with individual EHCP’s and specific needs

·       Use of Makaton, PECs and other visual aids to support communication

·       Utilisation of sensory rooms, play and therapy

·       Working in collaboration with external professionals including SALT

·       If you are based in EYFS and KS1 you may be required to support with personal and intimate care

What you need to succeed:

·       Full “Right to Work” in the UK

·       Relevant referenceable experience supporting children and young people with SEN in a classroom or residential environment

·       Be able to commit to a long-term full-time position consisting of 32.5 hours per week

·       A passion for supporting disadvantaged children

·       An Enhanced Children’s DBS certificate or willingness to obtain

What you’ll get in return:

·       Full support and dedication of an experienced and dedicated consultant

·       Competitive rate of pay

·       Full holiday entitlement

·       Company pension scheme

·       Long-term contract

·       Free training

·       Refer a Friend scheme

·       Access to exclusive vacancies