SEN Teaching assistant

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Long-Term Teachers is seeking enthusiastic individuals for various SEN teaching assistant roles across South West and Worcestershire. Ideal candidates will support pupils with behavioural or complex needs, and should possess relevant experience and training. This role emphasizes a compassionate, proactive approach to education and valuing diversity in learning environments.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent roles

Support during clearance and onboarding

Compliance with Agency Workers Regulations

Interview preparation and support

Employment rights such as sick pay, holiday pay, maternity, and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN/SEMH and/or pastoral care is beneficial.
• Solid understanding of behavioural management and additional needs.

Skills

Knowledge of support/intervention programmes for SEND

Patience

Flexibility

Compassionate approach

Experience working with children

Understanding of behavioural management

Job description

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At Long-Term Teachers, we're seeking vibrant, confident, and enthusiastic individuals to fill various roles across South West and Worcestershire. We are particularly interested in SEN teaching assistants experienced in 1:1 roles, supporting pupils with behavioural or complex needs.

Role Requirements:

While not compulsory, experience in SEN/SEMH and/or pastoral care is beneficial for SEN TAs. Candidates should have a solid understanding of behavioural management and additional SEN/SEMH needs.

Desired qualities include:

• Knowledge of support/intervention programmes for SEND
• Patience and a nurturing, kind mindset
• Flexibility
• Experience with SEN/SEMH
• Compassionate and proactive approach
• Experience working with children
• Passion for inclusive education
• Confidence, understanding, and open-mindedness

About the client:

The client requires applicants to align with their school's values, which include providing a welcoming atmosphere, fostering positive relationships, valuing everyone, and challenging discrimination.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with nurseries, primary, secondary, and special schools. We aim to provide a transparent and straightforward service to help candidates find their next role, supporting and valuing them throughout the process.

Your dedicated consultant will understand your experience and preferences, providing updates and additional role information. We are proud members of the REC and maintain high compliance standards, offering support through the clearance process.

Additional benefits include:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent roles
• Support during clearance and onboarding
• Compliance with Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation and support
• Employment rights such as sick pay, holiday pay, maternity, and paternity pay