Reception Class Teaching Assistant - SEN

Smile Education; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Leicester. The role involves supporting special needs pupils in a Reception Class on a long-term basis. Ideal candidates have experience with SEND and are enthusiastic about working with children. Applicants with NVQ qualifications or psychology degrees are preferred. This position starts on the 26th of August and lasts for the academic year.

Qualifications

• Ideal for candidates with experience in Early Years and SEND.
• Psychology graduates seeking experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in Reception Class with special needs.
• Establish a strong working bond with the pupil supported.

Skills

Experience with special needs pupils

Knowledge of Autism

Caring and committed attitude

Enthusiasm for supporting pupils

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Degree in Psychology

Special Educational Needs training

Job description

SENTeaching Assistant – Leicester

Smile Education is currently recruiting on behalf of a primary school in Leicester that requires additional support in one of their Reception Classes with a small number of special needs pupils. The school is keen to meet experienced Teaching Assistants/LSAs in Early Years to join them on a long-term basis. These positions will start on the 26th of August and last for the academic year.

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Primary school in LE4
• £80-100 per day
• Reception Class SEN
• Long-term position
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or a degree in Psychology or Special Educational Needs would be ideal but not essential.

My client primary school is eager to meet caring, committed, and enthusiastic teaching assistants interested in supporting pupils with special needs. This community primary school is dedicated to providing inclusive education to all pupils.

The school would love to meet Teaching Assistants with practical and theoretical knowledge of SEND, especially those with an interest in Autism and experience working with younger years in EYFS or KS1. They are looking for the recruited teaching assistant to work full-time to establish a strong working bond with the pupil they support.

If you're a psychology graduate seeking to gain experience en route to becoming an Educational Psychologist, this could be the perfect school for you.

If this SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant position in a Leicestershire primary school interests you and you meet the required skills, qualifications, and motivation, please apply online or contact Patrick at Smile Education for more details – 0116 507 1692 – [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including the Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS, and qualification verification.