SEN Teaching Assistant

Esland Care; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Esland Care seeks a passionate Teaching Assistant to support young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The role involves working in a new SEN School, helping students achieve their potential and develop independence while enjoying a range of benefits including a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Enrolment into education pension scheme

Comprehensive paid induction and ongoing training

Cycle to work scheme

Monthly recognition awards

Qualifications

• Able to relate well to children and adults.
• Basic knowledge of National Curriculum.
• Effective ICT skills to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs to fulfill their potential.
• Work alongside class teachers in a new SEN School.
• Assist individual students or small groups.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective ICT skills

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Education

Knowledge of the National Curriculum

Job description

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Are you passionate about truly making a difference in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career!

Salary: £21,279 to £23,908 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: Full time (Monday to Friday)

Esland is driven to change children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.

Our Teaching Assistants (TAs) play a vital role working alongside class teachers to support students in fulfilling their potential and developing independence.

Staff may work with individual students or small groups to support access to our broad, balanced, fun, relevant, and functional curriculum. Our students have various learning needs and have experienced trauma, which can sometimes lead to challenging behaviors.

The position is based at our SEN School in Ditton Priors, near Bridgnorth. This is a new school, the fourth Esland school, supporting vulnerable young people aged 8-18 with SEMH.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary between £21,279 and £23,908 reviewed annually
• Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, which is double matched up to 20%, totaling up to 30%
• Company sick pay
• Life insurance worth 4 times your basic salary
• Comprehensive paid induction and ongoing training
• Opportunities for career development, with over 100 promotions last year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including 24/7 online GP
• Green Hybrid and EV car schemes
• £500 bonus via 'Refer a Friend'
• Monthly recognition awards
• Discounts through employee benefits scheme E-Together
• The chance to make a real difference in a child's life

Minimum requirements:

• Appropriate knowledge of first aid
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Teamwork skills and understanding of classroom roles
• Basic knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Effective ICT skills to support learning
• Understanding of relevant policies, codes of practice, and legislation
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Ability to self-evaluate and seek learning opportunities
• Experience working with or caring for children

While this job description provides an overview, it is not exhaustive. Flexibility and willingness to take on additional duties are expected.

Successful employment requires satisfactory disclosure checks, right to work, and references in line with regulations and Safer Recruitment practices.

All young people are entitled to fair and balanced support. Esland employees promote equal opportunities and challenge discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.

This job posting is active and accepting applications.