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TeacherActive Limited.; Bradfield Southend; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative working environment

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements where

Automatic pay progression

Pension and life cover

Health and wellbeing programmes

Discounts and cycle to work scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an LSA SEN Teaching Assistant in South Essex to join a supportive school. The role involves classroom, 1:1 and small group support for students with additional needs, including administering medication after training. Permanent, full-time position, 37.5 hours per week during term time plus one additional week.

The ideal candidate will have GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, experience with SEN, and a proactive, collaborative approach to professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEN/ disabilities desirable.
• Willingness to undertake training to administer medication.
• Good communication with students, parents, staff and professionals.
• Flexible, reliable and enthusiastic approach.
• Positive and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, 1:1 and small group support for students with additional needs.
• Administer individual students' medication following training and school policy.
• Support inclusive teaching and assist in managing behaviour to create a positive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Medication administration training

Strong communication

Flexible and reliable

Enthusiastic attitude

Professional disposition

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C+)

Job description

Job Title: LSA SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: South Essex
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £20,000 - £21,956 per annum

Are you an enthusiastic LSA SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students with additional needs?

Are you reliable, flexible and able to build positive relationships with young people?

Do you have experience supporting students with special educational needs, disabilities or specific medical needs?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive school in South Essex that is committed to providing high-quality learning opportunities for its students. The school promotes a collaborative and welcoming culture, with a strong focus on teamwork, professional development and ensuring children and young people are given the support they need to thrive.

The school is looking to appoint an LSA SEN Teaching Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week during term time plus one additional week. The successful LSA SEN Teaching Assistant will provide classroom, 1:1 and small group support for students with additional needs, disabilities or specific medical needs, including administering individual students' medication following appropriate training.

The successful LSA SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent
• Experience supporting students with special educational needs or disabilities is desirable
• The willingness to undertake appropriate training to administer medication
• Strong communication skills when working with students, parents, staff and other professionals
• A flexible, reliable and enthusiastic approach
• A positive and professional attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A collaborative working environment where staff feel respected, supported and valued
• Access to professional development and opportunities to develop your career
• Flexible working arrangements where available
• Automatic pay progression
• Generous pension and life cover
• Access to health and wellbeing programmes, retail, travel and leisure discounts, and a cycle to work scheme