Senior Teaching Assistant

Master Class Education; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious education agency in Brighton seeks a SEN Teaching Assistant to support special educational needs students. The role involves working closely with students to foster their personal development and educational success in a safe environment. The ideal candidate should be inspiring and engaging, with a commitment to inclusive practice. Benefits include weekly pay, a fantastic holiday scheme, and access to CPD recognised online training.

Benefits

Weekly pay (PAYE)

Fantastic holiday scheme

Access to CPD recognised online training

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in supporting students with special educational needs.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children.
• Experience working with children or young adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development across all areas.
• Encourage positive behaviour management.
• Work with individuals or groups to support the class teacher.
• Establish positive relationships with children and staff.
• Provide personal care when needed.

Skills

Inspiring attitude

Engaging nature

Commitment to inclusive practice

Positive behaviour management

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Brighton

£89 - £95 a day

Monday-Friday

Start date: ASAP

Are you inspiring, engaging and have a kind nature? Are you looking for a rewarding career in helping students achieve their very best? This is a unique opportunity for someone looking for a change and rewarding career!

At Masterclass we have been tasked with recruiting for a SEN teaching assistant for a wonderful SEN school in Brighton. They provide a happy and safe environment where their students can thrive in their education. They provide outstanding education to their students as well as encourage their personal development and interests, giving them the opportunity to succeed as well as remain independent.

The successful candidate will have the skills to develop into a valued member of staff for the individual needs of the students. You will be working with small groups of students or 1:1. You would be required to facilitate the students with their own projects that interests them as well as assisting them during their lessons.

Masterclass Education provides CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all of our candidates.

Responsibilities

• To support the children's development across all areas of their development
• Support and encourage positive behaviour management
• Work with groups of children or individuals (1-1) to support the class teacher in specific lessons
• Ensure a safe and secure environment enabling children to feel relaxed and happy
• To establish positive relationships with the children and staff within the school
• To be committed to inclusive practice and making sure every child has the chance to be the best they can be
• Provide personal care when needed

Benefits

• Weekly pay (PAYE)
• A fantastic holiday scheme
• Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
• MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all of our online learning in the latest education developments. (CPD recognised)
• Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances

Masterclass Education works exclusively with a large number of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short and long term contracts. Masterclass is a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.

Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.