Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with barriers to learning across local schools. You will work 1:1 or with groups, helping students access work set by teachers and to navigate what can be challenging days at school.

This role offers variety across different schools and age groups, helping you find your place in this field. You will need experience with children, a good understanding of safeguarding, and the ability

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Understanding safeguarding in schools.
• Ability to use initiative and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 or in small groups to access work set by class teachers.
• Help students navigate challenging days and stay engaged with learning.
• Limit disruptions and promote a positive learning environment across different schools and age groups.

Skills

Experience with children

Safeguarding in schools

Initiative and problem solving

Job description

Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant

Versatile, Empathetic and Caring Individuals Needed to Support a Range of Student's with Barriers to Learning.

This is a great opportunity to become a positive support mechanism and role model in the lives of secondary School students across Kirklees. You will work as either 1:1 or with groups in helping young people with a range of barriers to learning, to access work set by class teachers and to navigate what can be very challenging days at school. Each day will bring a new challenge and also a new opportunity to help the child overcome daily difficulties and flourish at school. Doing this through academics means that, instead of committing to a restricting role in a specific school, you can try different schools, different age groups, and the different ways in which you can be a Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant, in order to find your place and your career.

Your Career, Your Way.

A good Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant will be:

Someone who has experience in working with children.

Someone who understands the importance of safeguarding in schools.

Someone who is good at working with their own initiative and problem solving.

Someone who puts the needs of children first.

We will give a good Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant:

Competitive rates of 90-120 per day

Free safeguarding training

A stimulating and exiting environment where you will be challenged and rewarded daily

A supportive team of consultants that will support you every step of the way.

Role subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you are, or could be, a Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant, You can also use this as a great and unique opportunity of gaining some very valuable experience in this area.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.