SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated teaching assistants to join their supportive team in a therapeutic SEMH school. This role offers sociable hours with no weekends, where you will provide vital support to students with special educational needs. You will assist in implementing Individual Education Plans and foster an inclusive learning environment. With opportunities for professional development and a dedicated consultant available 24/7, this position is perfect for individuals passionate about making a difference in children's lives. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey, this role could be your next step.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Professional development opportunities

24/7 consultant support

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs is preferred.
• Passion and drive to work with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEN.
• Assist with classroom activities and implement Individual Education Plans.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to support student development.

Skills

Experience with SEN children

Ability to motivate and encourage students

Initiative

Education

Valid DBS check

Job description

Are you looking for a role where everyday is rewarding and no two days are the same? Well look no further….

One of our partner SEN schools is seeking multiple teaching assistants to provide support at their SEN school located in the Norfolk area. This therapeutic SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) special school accommodates up to 96 students aged 5 to 16, offering both full-time education and therapeutic care.

About the role:

• Sociable hours, NO WEEKENDS – 8.00am – 16:00pm (these hours may vary by 45 minutes)
• Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEN.
• Assist with classroom activities and help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to support student development.
• Be a source of motivation, encouragement, and positivity for your students.
• Full time option – temp to perm style!

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous personal or professional experience working with SEN children (not essential)
• Hold a valid DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for one)
• Have the passion and drive to work with children - MUST
• Able to use own initiative to get involved – MUST

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

• Competitive pay rates and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A dedicated consultant to you on call 24/7

Kindly note – Please only apply for this role if you are a resident of the UK or if recently moved hold a police clearance check from the country you have left from! If this position sounds interesting to you and you’d like more information, please give me a call on 01223 778494 or email me on

Referral bonus when your refer a candidate who is successful to us!!!!

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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