Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

24/7 consultant on call

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking teaching assistants to support pupils at a SEN school near Cambridge. You will provide individual and small-group support, assist with classroom activities, and help implement IEPs.

The role fosters a safe, inclusive learning environment and requires collaboration with teachers and therapists. Ideal candidates show a passion for working with children and the initiative to get involved.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN children preferred but not essential.
• Hold a valid DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one.
• Must have passion and drive to work with children.
• Must be able to use own initiative to engage learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEN.
• Assist with classroom activities and support IEP implementation.
• 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.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Team collaboration

Education

DBS update service

Tools

DBS check

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

Kindly note – Please only apply for this role if you are a resident of the UK or if recently moved hold a police clearance check from the country you have left from!

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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