SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Hastings; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEN and SEMH needs in schools across Hastings. This role suits individuals passionate about helping young people succeed, providing support, encouragement and consistency to help pupils develop academically and personally.

Key responsibilities include 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils engage with learning, building positive relationships, supporting emotional wellbeing and behaviour management, and

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, sports coaching, residential childcare, mental health support, social care, behaviour mentoring, support work, or voluntary work with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Helping pupils engage with learning and classroom activities
• Building positive relationships and acting as a trusted adult
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and behaviour management
• Promoting confidence, independence and resilience
• Working closely with teachers and school support staff

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in schools across the area.This role is suited to individuals who are passionate about helping young people succeed, especially those who may face additional challenges within education. You'll play an important part in providing support, encouragement and consistency, helping pupils develop both academically and personally.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Helping pupils engage with learning and classroom activities
• Building positive relationships and acting as a trusted adult
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and behaviour management
• Promoting confidence, independence and resilience
• Working closely with teachers and school support staff

We are keen to hear from candidates with experience in:

• Youth work
• Sports coaching
• Residential childcare
• Mental health support
• Social care
• Behaviour mentoring
• Support work
• Voluntary work with children and young people

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible and long-term opportunities available
• Competitive rates of pay
• Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Recruitment Partner
• Access to the myTP app, allowing you to manage your availability, view and accept bookings, submit timesheets and access payslips quickly and easily

Working as an SEN Teaching Assistant can be challenging at times, but it is also incredibly rewarding. If you're patient, resilient and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.