SEN Teaching Assistant

Educare Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular work

FT/PT roles

1:1 SEND work

Devon opportunities

Experienced team

Education & care

Job summary

Educare Recruitment is seeking SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Devon in both regular full-time and part-time roles. We value experience in SEND, learning disabilities, autism, mental health or care work and welcome candidates from education or health and social care backgrounds.

Roles include 1:1 support and small-group work, helping pupils engage with education and achieve individual goals in a supportive learning environment. Full training and DBS checks are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND or education settings is advantageous.
• Experience supporting children, young people or adults with autism or learning disabilities is valued.
• Willing to complete safeguarding and compliance checks; able to provide references and Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs
• Supporting children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and complex needs
• Helping pupils engage with classroom activities
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and other education professionals
• Encouraging independence, confidence and communication
• Providing a safe, supportive and positive learning environment

Skills

Reliable

Patient

Resilient

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Across Devon

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Regular Work

Educare Recruitment is expanding its education team and is looking for passionate and reliable SEND Teaching Assistants to work across Devon.

We have a growing number of opportunities supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within schools and specialist education settings.

If you have experience within education, SEND, learning disabilities, autism, mental health or support work, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you may be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or within small groups, helping them engage with education and achieve their individual goals.

Your role may include:

• Providing 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs


• Supporting children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and complex needs


• Helping pupils engage with classroom activities


• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour


• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and other education professionals


• Encouraging independence, confidence and communication


• Providing a safe, supportive and positive learning environment

Who We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from experienced:

• SEND Teaching Assistants


• Learning Support Assistants


• Behaviour Support Workers


• Youth Workers


• Support Workers


• Care Workers with transferable SEND experience


• Residential Children's Workers

Previous school experience is advantageous, but we are also interested in candidates from health and social care backgrounds who have experience supporting children, young people or adults with autism, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour or complex needs.

Drivers Particularly Wanted

Due to the locations of some of the schools and specialist settings we support across Devon, candidates with a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle are particularly encouraged to apply.

What We're Looking For

You should be:

• Reliable and committed


• Patient, compassionate and resilient


• Confident supporting individuals with additional needs


• Able to build positive professional relationships


• Willing to complete the required safeguarding and compliance checks


• Able to provide suitable references and undertake an Enhanced DBS check

Why Join Educare Recruitment?

Educare Recruitment specialises in Education and Healthcare recruitment, giving our candidates access to a growing range of opportunities across the South West.

We offer:

• Regular work opportunities


• Full-time and part-time availability


• 1:1 and classroom-based SEND work


• Opportunities across Cornwall, Plymouth and Devon


• Support from an experienced recruitment team


• Opportunities for candidates from both education and care backgrounds

If you're passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and want regular work within SEND education, apply today.

A member of the Educare Recruitment team will contact suitable applicants to discuss current opportunities.

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