SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional needs across mainstream schools in Retford. This temporary, flexible supply role offers varied daily work and the chance to make a real difference in pupils' learning.

You will typically work 1:1 or in small groups, adapting approaches to meet individual needs, with safeguarding guidelines and strong collaboration with teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, calm and supportive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN within mainstream classrooms.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and engage with learning.
• Support pupils' communication, confidence and independence.
• Encourage positive behaviour using appropriate strategies.
• Work closely with teachers and other school staff.
• Adapt support to meet individual pupil needs.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Retford

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within a mainstream school in Retford?

Academics, an established Education Agency, are acting as an agency and are recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to work across supportive mainstream schools throughout Retford. This is a temporary, flexible ongoing supply opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with additional needs.

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire
Contract: Temporary, flexible ongoing supply
Pay: per day (dependent on experience, training, qualifications and client rate available, paid via PAYE - no umbrella company fees, inclusive of holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP or a start date that works for you

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs within mainstream schools across Retford. Support may include working on a 1:1 basis, in small groups or alongside the class teacher to help pupils access learning.

The SEN Teaching Assistant role would suit someone who has a good understanding of SEN and is confident adapting their approach to meet individual needs. Experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties or other additional needs would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN within mainstream classrooms
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Help pupils access the curriculum and engage with learning
• Support pupils' communication, confidence and independence
• Encourage positive behaviour using appropriate strategies
• Work closely with teachers and other school staff
• Adapt support to meet individual pupil needs
• Follow safeguarding and school policies

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
• Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant, LSA or similar
• Understanding of a range of additional needs
• Patient, calm and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
• Relevant SEN qualifications or training are desirable

What Academics Offer

• Flexible SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities across Retford
• Competitive daily rates
• Variety of welcoming mainstream schools
• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
• ASAP / flexible start dates
• Up to 75 Love2Shop vouchers through our refer-a-friend scheme

Academics can offer temporary ongoing supply work across a variety of mainstream schools in Retford.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.