Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; East Midlands; Presencial; GBP 18 000 - 22 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Dedicated SEN consultant

Training opportunities

Valuable SEN experience

Resumo da oferta

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a caring Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist school supporting secondary pupils with a range of additional needs. The successful candidate will work with the class teacher and support team to provide tailored assistance and help students overcome barriers to learning.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, assisting with autism, learning difficulties, and communication needs, while delivering engaging activities and promoting

Qualificações

• Experience with children or young people in SEN or secondary settings.
• Patient, nurturing and adaptable approach.
• Confident in supporting learners with additional needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Resilient, proactive and passionate about making a difference.
• Willing to provide personal care when required.
• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

Responsabilidades

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged pupils.
• Support pupils with autism, learning difficulties and communication needs.
• Deliver engaging, accessible and practical learning activities.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and communication development.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene routines as required.
• Help create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

Conhecimentos

Experience with children

Patience

Nurturing attitude

Adaptability

Relationship-building

Resilience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location: Shirebrook
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
Pay: 95- 120 per day, depending on experience and school budget

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist school supporting secondary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive specialist education setting, helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop their independence and reach their full potential.

The Role

As a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider support team to provide tailored support for pupils with complex special educational needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged pupils.
• Supporting young people with a range of needs, including autism, learning difficulties and communication needs.
• Helping deliver engaging, accessible and practical learning activities.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and communication development.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships.
• Supporting personal care and hygiene routines where required.
• Helping to create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a secondary or SEN setting.
• Has a patient, nurturing and adaptable approach.
• Is confident supporting pupils with additional learning and communication needs.
• Can build positive relationships with young people and colleagues.
• Is resilient, proactive and passionate about making a difference.
• Is happy to support personal care and other individual needs where required.
• Is available to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

Experience in a specialist SEN school would be particularly beneficial, although candidates with transferable experience supporting young people with additional needs are encouraged to apply.

Pay and Benefits

• 95- 120 per day, depending on experience and the school's budget.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist secondary SEN setting.
• Support from a dedicated SEN consultant at Tradewind Recruitment.
• Opportunities to develop your skills through relevant training.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to young people's learning, confidence and independence.

Please note: The higher end of the pay scale is reserved for candidates with solid, relevant experience who are available to work full-time. The final rate offered will also be dependent on the school's budget.