1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Ripon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant. This role involves working closely with pupils who have special educational needs, providing vital support and encouragement. The successful candidate will join a committed team, contributing to the positive development of young people.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

Professional development opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Ability to motivate and support pupils to complete work.
• Willingness to travel to the school.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning difficulties on a 1:1 basis.
• Meet holistic needs of pupils under guidance of teaching staff.
• Aid in maintaining focus and completing tasks.

Skills

Motivation

Support for special needs

Enthusiasm for education

Commitment to personal development

Job description

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The School and Role
We have several vacancies for an 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a special needs primary school in Stockton-on-Tees. The overarching purpose of the role is to work with pupils who have learning difficulties and usually with a statement of Special Educational Needs. The ideal 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant will be prepared to ‘go the extra mile’ to support very special young people. You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that is truly changing lives.

Requirements
The desired 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant will:

• Be able to motivate and support pupil(s) to remain on task and complete work in a focused way.
• Meet the holistic needs of the pupils of the children under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff.
• Have an enthusiasm for supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Be committed to personal learning and development.
• Have relevent experience.
• Drive or be willing to use public transport.

What we offer
As a 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.