Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Claygate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant at a Tunbridge Wells based SEN school. You will support pupils with SEMH and Autism/ ASD, helping them engage with learning and access personal care where required. This is a long-term role with an immediate start.

The school values a proactive, patient candidate who can build positive relationships and work closely with staff to support individual needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with SEN.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and Autism/ ASD.
• Confidence undertaking personal care responsibilities.
• Proactive and positive attitude.
• Patience, resilience and strong communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and ASD to engage with learning.
• Help manage individual needs and access personal care where required.

Skills

SEN experience

SEMH

Autism/ ASD

Personal care

Proactive attitude

Patience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an SEN school based in Tunbridge Wells. The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs and Autism / ASD, providing a supportive environment tailored to individual needs.

The school is looking to take on a proactive SEN Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will support pupils with SEMH and ASD, helping them engage with their learning, manage their individual needs and access personal care where required.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children and young people with SEN
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and Autism / ASD
• Confidence undertaking personal care responsibilities
• A proactive and positive attitude
• Patience, resilience and strong communication skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.