SEN Teaching Assistant

Elite Supply Services Limited; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing support

Long-term positions

CPD & training

Pension scheme

Referral bonus

Flexible opportunities

Job summary

Elite Supply Services are recruiting dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist school in Lichfield supporting children and young people aged 2–19 with complex medical needs.

As a Teaching Assistant you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support, helping pupils access learning while promoting their independence, wellbeing and confidence. Training and safeguarding responsibilities are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach to supporting pupils.
• Patient and enthusiastic demeanor.
• Flexible and proactive in your approach to daily tasks.
• Experience with SEN or care-related roles is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist with learning activities inside and outside the classroom.
• Support pupils with complex medical, physical and learning needs.
• Work with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals.
• Promote communication, engagement and independence.
• Assist with personal care where required (full training provided).
• Maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Flexible

Relationship-building

SEN experience

Job description

Elite Supply Services are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist school in Lichfield supporting children and young people aged 2–19 years with complex medical needs.

We have three full-time opportunities available from September:

• 1 x Teaching Assistant – September until Christmas
• 2 x Teaching Assistants – September until October Half Term

These are fantastic opportunities to make a real difference in a highly supportive specialist education setting.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support to pupils with a wide range of complex medical and additional learning needs. Every day is different, and you’ll play a vital role in helping pupils access learning while promoting their independence, wellbeing and confidence.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assisting with learning activities both inside and outside the classroom.
• Supporting pupils with complex medical, physical and learning needs.
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals.
• Promoting communication, engagement and independence.
• Assisting with personal care where required (full training can be provided).
• Helping to maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Caring, patient and enthusiastic.
• Comfortable supporting children and young people with complex medical needs.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Flexible and proactive in their approach.
• Previous SEN, care, support work or Teaching Assistant experience is desirable but not essential.
• A background in healthcare, residential care, care homes or support work would also be welcomed.

What Elite Supply Services Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Weekly pay via PAYE.
• Dedicated local consultant providing ongoing support.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Flexible opportunities across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire and Shropshire.

Safer Recruitment

Elite Supply Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to:

• An enhanced DBS check (or be registered on the Update Service).
• Two satisfactory professional references.
• Right to Work checks.
• Overseas police checks where applicable.
• Online and social media screening in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
• Compliance with all safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures.

Elite Supply Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.