Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates and benefits

Professional development and training

Dedicated consultant on call 24/7

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking several teaching assistants to support pupils with SEN at a partner school near Cambridge. Roles include one-on-one support or small groups, assisting with classroom activities and implementing IEPs.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children, be able to use own initiative, and hold a DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply). The position offers competitive pay and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN children is helpful but not essential.
• DBS on the update service required or willingness to apply.
• Must have passion and drive to work with children; must use own initiative

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEN.
• Assist with classroom activities and implement IEPs.
• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to support student development.
• Be a source of motivation, encouragement, and positivity for students.

Job description

One of our partner schools are looking for several TA’s to help support at their SEN school based near Cambridge. This school are needing extra staff to help support the children either in a 1:1 setting or small groups.

The school specialises in pupils who have a variety of complex and significant learning requirements in the areas of cognition and learning. This includes students with profound physical and sensory needs as well as those with autism spectrum conditions.

About the role:

• Sociable hours, NO WEEKENDS – 8.30am-3.30pm (these hours may vary by 45 minutes)
• Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEN.
• Assist with classroom activities and help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to support student development.
• Be a source of motivation, encouragement, and positivity for your students.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous personal or professional experience working with SEN children (not essential)
• Hold a valid DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for one)
• Have the passion and drive to work with children - MUST
• Able to use own initiative to get involved – MUST

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

• Competitive pay rates and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A dedicated consultant to you on call 24/7

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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