SEN TA (PT)

Provide Education- South Yorkshire; Denaby Main; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Provide Education are recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the DN12 area, starting tomorrow. The role involves dedicated 1:1 support for a child with ASD/PDA to access learning and participate in activities.

The successful candidate will be calm, patient and able to adapt their approach to meet individual needs, helping the child build confidence and independence within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Preferable experience with ASD and/or PDA.
• Patient, calm and understanding approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Able to adapt approaches to meet individual needs.
• Reliable and able to work as part of a school team.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to the child with ASD/PDA.
• Help the child access learning and stay engaged in class.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support learning goals.

Skills

SEND support

ASD/PDA experience

Patience & empathy

Relationship building

Adaptability

Team player

Education

Enhanced DBS

QTS or equivalent desirable

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Location: DN12

Start Date:ASAP

Working Days: Wednesday - Friday, 3 days per week

Duration: Until October half term, with the possibility of a longer-term extension

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant / 1:1 Support

The Role

Provide Education are currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the DN12 area, starting tomorrow.

The successful candidate will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a child with SEND, helping them to access learning, engage positively within the classroom and develop their confidence and independence.

The child has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), so the school is looking for someone who is calm, patient, nurturing and able to adapt their approach to meet the child's individual needs.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience supporting children with SEND


• Ideally has experience working with children with ASD and/or PDA


• Is patient, calm and understanding


• Can build positive and trusting relationships with children


• Is confident adapting their approach to suit individual needs


• Can support positive behaviour and engagement


• Is reliable, committed and able to work as part of a school team

What the School Offers

• A supportive primary school environment


• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's educational experience


• Consistent working days, Wednesday to Friday


• Potential for the role to continue beyond October half term


• Support from the school and Provide Education throughout the placement

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent