SEN Teaching Assistant

Mana Education; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay

Weekly pay

Flexible work opportunities

Job summary

Mana Education in Burton upon Trent is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in an alternative provision academy. The role is long-term, with potential for permanent placement, and offers excellent rates of pay and weekly pay.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups, helping with communication, emotional regulation and independence for children with SEND. Ideal candidates will have relevant UK school experience or care/youth background, a calm and patient approach, strong teamwork,

Qualifications

• Relevant experience supporting children or young people OR relevant experience in UK schools.
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
• Teaching Assistant qualifications are beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 with pupils
• In small intervention groups
• Supporting classroom learning
• Assisting pupils with communication, emotional regulation and independence

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship-building

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Required - Burton Upon Trent

For a specialist SEND School

Excellent Rates of Pay

Long-Term to Permanent

Mana Education are urgently recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant for an alternative provision academy for pupils who have been, or are at risk of being, excluded from mainstream schools.

The position is a long term one and will probably be made permanent.

We are looking for caring, patient and dedicated individuals to support children and young people.

We Welcome Experience In:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• SEMH
• Speech & Language Needs
• Challenging Behaviour
• Trauma-Informed Practice
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Complex Medical Needs
• ADHD & Emotional Regulation

We also welcome candidates with backgrounds in:

• Care work
• Residential support
• Youth work
• Sports coaching
• Nursery work
• Mental health support
• Support work and community care

You may work:

• 1:1 with pupils
• In small intervention groups
• Supporting classroom learning
• Assisting pupils with communication, emotional regulation and independence

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Relevant experience supporting children or young people OR relevant experience in UK schools
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Teaching Assistant qualifications are beneficial but not essential.

Why Work with Mana Education?

• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle
• Opportunities across a wide range of SEND settings
• Friendly and experienced education consultants
• Weekly pay
• Opportunities for permanent employment
• Long-established education recruitment specialists
• We never send your CV anywhere without your approval

Mana Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All assignments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, right to work checks and safeguarding compliance in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Derby and the surrounding areas