Flexible SEND Teaching Assistant for Complex Needs

TeacherActive Limited.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible day-to-day bookings

Market leading rates of pay

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for flexible day-to-day supply bookings at a specialist school in Newark, supporting pupils aged 3 to 18 with complex needs.

The role requires a TA qualification or equivalent experience, a willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS, and a patient, nurturing approach. You will work closely with teachers to deliver tailored support in a safe, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex learning needs across different age groups and classrooms
• Adapt to different classroom environments and individual learning plans
• Assist with personal care where required and support staff with supervision
• Collaborate with teaching staff to maintain a safe, positive, inclusive learning environment

Job description

TeacherActive Limited. is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for flexible day-to-day supply bookings at a specialist school in Newark, supporting pupils aged 3 to 18 with complex needs.

The role requires a TA qualification or equivalent experience, a willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS, and a patient, nurturing approach. You will work closely with teachers to deliver tailored support in a safe, inclusive setting.