Impactful SEND Support Worker & Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Access to SEND opportunities

Ongoing support throughout placement

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Referral scheme for recommending staff

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a specialist SEND school in the Braintree area and is seeking a dedicated SEND Support Worker / Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team on a full-time basis. The role involves helping pupils access learning and progress academically, socially and emotionally, with responsibilities including 1:1 support, group work and behaviour guidance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in SEND, care, support work, healthcare, youth work or education, and be proactive,

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and resilient.
• Highly proactive and willing to get involved.
• Confident building positive relationships with pupils.
• Calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations.
• Able to follow instructions while also using their own initiative.
• Reliable, punctual and committed.
• Background in care work, support work, healthcare, residential care, youth work, nursery work or SEN support encouraged.
• Willing to get stuck in from day one and engage with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Help pupils engage with lessons and classroom activities.
• Support children and young people with SEND and disabilities.
• Encourage communication, independence and confidence.
• Follow individual support plans and guidance from teaching staff.
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Job description

TeacherActive is working with a specialist SEND school in the Braintree area and is seeking a dedicated SEND Support Worker / Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team on a full-time basis. The role involves helping pupils access learning and progress academically, socially and emotionally, with responsibilities including 1:1 support, group work and behaviour guidance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in SEND, care, support work, healthcare, youth work or education, and be proactive,