SEN Primary Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (PAYE)

Dedicated consultant

Flexible work opportunities

CPD access (My-Progression)

Diverse placements

Friendly team

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to work in The Hub, a dedicated facility for children with SEND within a lovely primary school in Newark.

You will adapt your support to each child’s needs, build trusting relationships and celebrate progress, helping pupils feel secure, included and ready to learn in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• A patient, nurturing and caring approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or experience.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children with SEND individually and in small groups.
• Helping pupils access and engage with learning activities.
• Building positive relationships and encouraging independence.
• Supporting emotional well-being and positive behaviour.
• Working closely with teaching staff to meet individual needs.

Skills

SEN support

Patience

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or experience

Job description

Do you enjoy helping children with SEND grow in confidence? Can you bring a caring and nurturing approach to a primary school? Are you confident building positive relationships with pupils?

TeacherActive is looking for a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to work in The Hub, a dedicated facility for children with SEND within a lovely primary school in Newark.

The school has amazing facilities and a very welcoming, supportive environment. You will work alongside a supportive team to help children feel secure, included and ready to learn.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will adapt your support to each child’s needs, build trusting relationships and celebrate their progress. A patient, nurturing approach will be central to helping pupils develop confidence and independence.

Your role will include:

• Supporting children with SEND individually and in small groups.
• Helping pupils access and engage with learning activities.
• Building positive relationships and encouraging independence.
• Supporting emotional well-being and positive behaviour.
• Working closely with teaching staff to meet individual needs.

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• A patient, nurturing and caring approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or experience.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.

Benefits of working with TeacherActive:

• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly through PAYE.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Flexible work opportunities to suit your availability.
• Access to training and CPD through My-Progression.
• Opportunities to build experience across a range of schools.
• A friendly team to help you find roles suited to your skills.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment