Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant

Simply Education Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend scheme

Free CPD courses

Email/SMS booking verification

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

Simply Education is seeking a dedicated Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic school in Newark. This role is to start as soon as possible and is a full-time position, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will support vulnerable students with a range of different needs, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting academic success. Each day is different so you must be adaptable and have a strong understanding of Special

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs in a school setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of all students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN to promote learning and inclusion.
• Follow behaviour support plans and use de-escalation when needed.
• Build positive relationships and provide emotional support.

Skills

Level 3 qualified teaching assistant

Adaptable

Patient

Resilient

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs and making a real difference in their lives?

Simply Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic school in Newark. This role is to start as soon as possible and is a full-time position, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will support vulnerable students with a range of different needs, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting academic success. Each day is different so you must be adaptable and have a strong understanding of Special Educational Needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Building Positive Relationships: Establishing trusting and positive relationships with students is essential. Teaching assistants should create a supportive and nurturing environment where students feel safe to express themselves and seek help when needed.
• Implementing Behaviour Management Strategies: Teaching assistants often assist in implementing behaviour management strategies outlined in students' behaviour support plans. This may involve using techniques such as positive reinforcement, de-escalation strategies, and conflict resolution skills.
• Providing Emotional Support: Students with SEN needs may require additional emotional support. Teaching assistants should be empathetic listeners and provide encouragement and reassurance to help students cope with challenges and build resilience.
• Supporting Inclusion: Teaching assistants help promote inclusion by facilitating the participation of students, they may collaborate with teachers to modify activities and assignments to ensure accessibility for all students.

The ideal candidate:

• Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistant
• Adaptable, patient and resilient
• Experience within a SEND school or similar setting
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students

The key benefits of working with Simply Education are:

• Your very own dedicated consultant
• Refer a friend scheme - earning you up to 100 in Amazon vouchers
• Access to our unique Professional Learning Specialists who provide 30 free CPD courses
• Email and SMS verification of bookings with an online diary
• Competitive rates of pay

All candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check.