SEN Teaching Assistant

Teach; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local opportunities in schools

Mon–Fri hours

Flexible working options

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated consultant support

Education experience opportunities

Potential for long-term/permanent

Simple registration process

Job summary

Teach Ltd is recruiting caring, patient SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with additional needs in schools across various locations.

Role involves one-to-one and small-group support, collaboration with teachers to deliver accessible lessons, and helping pupils build confidence, independence and social skills. Immediate and September starts available with Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Supporting pupils with learning, development and classroom activities.
• Working alongside teachers to deliver accessible and engaging lessons.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Supporting communication, interaction and emotional regulation.
• Managing behaviour using positive reinforcement and individual support strategies.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Promoting safeguarding, pupil welfare and a safe learning environment.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers, SENCOs and support staff.
• Monitoring progress and sharing observations with teaching staff.

Skills

Passion for helping children

Excellent communication

Safeguarding awareness

Teamwork

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Teach Ltd

Location

Various Locations

Salary

Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

Contract

Temporary

Start Date

Immediate and September starts available

About the role

Teach Ltd is recruiting caring, patient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with additional needs in schools across various locations.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Supporting pupils with learning, development and classroom activities.
• Working alongside teachers to deliver accessible and engaging lessons.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Supporting communication, interaction and emotional regulation.
• Managing behaviour using positive reinforcement and individual support strategies.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Promoting safeguarding, pupil welfare and a safe learning environment.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers, SENCOs and support staff.
• Monitoring progress and sharing observations with teaching staff.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Previous school or SEND experience (desirable but not essential).
• A caring, patient and understanding approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in supporting behaviour and emotional needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability, flexibility and professionalism.
• Understanding of safeguarding and pupil welfare.
• Ability to adapt to individual pupil needs.

Why Work with Teach Ltd?

• Regular opportunities in local schools.
• Monday–Friday working hours.
• Flexible working options.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities to gain education experience.
• Potential for long-term and permanent positions.
• Simple and supportive registration process.

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