Peripatetic SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in the East Midlands is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to work with children with Special Educational Needs. Candidates should have a relevant NVQ2 qualification, a passion for supporting vulnerable children, and excellent communication skills. The school fosters a culture of respect and integrity, ensuring all staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. Join a dedicated team that values diversity and works together to enhance children's educational journeys.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent.
• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs is crucial.
• Understanding barriers to learning for children with special needs.

Skills

NVQ2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Passion for working with children with SEN

Communication skills

Literacy and Numeracy skills equivalent to Level 1

Experience with relevant age groups

Education

Completion of the Department for Education Teaching Assistant Induction Programme

Job description

Skills and Experience We're Looking For

We welcome applications from excellent practitioners who have:

• An NVQ2for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• A passion and commitment to working with children with Special Educational Needs
• Knowledge and understanding of pupils with Social, Emotional Mental Health needs and a willingness to support these pupils to thrive
• Understanding of the barriers to learning that children with special educational needs may face and be able to use effective strategies to support them
• Experience of developing learning resources that scaffold and support learning
• Awareness of child development and knowledge of how children learn
• Experience of Working with or caring for children of a relevant age to those in the school
• Communication skills to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers
• Literacy and Numeracy skills equivalent to Level 1 of the National Qualification & Credit Framework
• Completion of Department for Education Teaching Assistant Induction Programme (or to complete within first term)

What the school offers its staff

• Respect and Acceptance –We celebrate diversity and ensure every child and adult feels valued.
• Honesty and Integrity –We act with transparency and fairness in all we do.
• Compassion and Kindness –We nurture positive relationships and support wellbeing.
• Resilience and Responsibility –We persevere through challenges and take ownership of our actions.
• Co‑operation and Collaboration –We work together to achieve shared goals.
• Aspiration and Motivation –We inspire ambition and encourage everyone to reach their full potential.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.