Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Hastings; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and SEN training courses

Ongoing support from a dedicated local

Flexible work to suit availability

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Hastings are seeking caring Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs in local schools across Hastings and surrounding areas.

You will work with children with Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language needs or learning difficulties, helping them access learning, build confidence and achieve their potential. Prior experience in care, education or youth work is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in school, care, support work or similar setting.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Understanding of the challenges some children face in education.
• Good communication and behaviour management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
• Genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs in schools across Hastings and surrounding areas.
• Help pupils access learning, build confidence and reach their potential.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to implement individual needs plans.

Skills

1:1 support

Calm approach

Relationship building

Understanding educational challenges

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Genuine interest in SEN

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs?

Teaching Personnel are looking for caring, patient and reliable Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs in schools across Hastings and the surrounding areas.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with children who may have Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language needs, SEMH needs or learning difficulties, helping them to access learning, build confidence and achieve their potential.

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, care, support work or similar setting
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• An understanding of the challenges some children face in education
• Good communication and behaviour management skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Free CPD and SEN training courses
• Long-term, short-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities to gain experience in both mainstream and specialist settings
• Flexible work to suit your availability and career goals

This role is particularly suited to candidates with experience in care, support work, youth work, residential care, coaching, mental health support, childcare or education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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