SEN Teaching Assistant

Smile Education; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education agency is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support special needs pupils in a primary school in Melton Mowbray. The role is long-term and requires candidates with practical experience in special educational needs, ideally in early years settings. The successful applicant will work closely with children, fostering an inclusive classroom environment. This position is perfect for psychology graduates looking for relevant experience in educational settings.

Qualifications

• Must have practical and theoretical knowledge of SEND.
• Experience in EYFS or KS1 preferred.
• Enthusiasm for working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special needs in reception class.
• Establish a good working bond with the pupil.
• Provide inclusive education to all pupils.

Skills

Experience with special needs education

Knowledge of Autism

Commitment and enthusiasm

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Degree in Psychology or Special Educational Needs

Job description

Job Overview

Smile Education are currently recruiting on behalf of a primary school in Melton Mowbray who require additional support in one of their Reception Classes with a small number of special needs pupils. The school are keen to meet experienced Teaching Assistants/LSAs in Early Years to join them on a long-term basis. These positions will start inJanuaryand last for the remainder of the academic year.

Key Details

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Primary school in Melton Mowbray
• Reception Class SEN
• Long-term position
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or a degree in Psychology or Special Educational Needs would be ideal but not essential.

My client primary school are keen to meet caring, committed and enthusiastic teaching assistants who are interested in supporting pupils with special needs. This community primary school are driven by providing an inclusive education to all pupils.

The school would love to meet any Teaching Assistants that have practical and theoretical knowledge of SEND, especially those with an interest in Autism and that have worked with the younger years in EYFS or KS1. They are looking for the recruited teaching assistant to work on a full-time basis in order that they establish a good working bond with the pupil they support.

If you’re a psychology graduate looking to gain a few years’ experience en-route to becoming an Educational Psychologist this could be the perfect school for you.

If this SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant position in a Leicestershire primary school is of interest and you have the required skills, qualifications and motivation then please apply online or call Patrick at Smile Education for more details – 0116 507 1692 - [e-mail]

To apply for this job please register with us or if you already have an account login.