SEN Teaching Assistant

Ripple Education; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ripple Education is seeking committed SEN Teaching Assistants to work across Northumberland. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs in primary schools, providing care and facilitating their participation in school activities. Ideal candidates will be experienced with SEN children, flexible, and committed to ensuring a safe learning environment.

Benefits

Employee mentoring programme

Financial planning services

Flexitime

Pension

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK required.
• Experience with SEN children preferred.
• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of care for children.
• Support school staff for children's participation.
• Evaluate children's development and keep records.

Skills

Right to work in the UK

Experience working in a primary school

Behaviour Management

Flexibility

Education

Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant / Level 6 Qualification - Degree

Job description

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Do you want to contribute to creating ripples of positive change in the world of education?

Ripple Education, we are a Local Education Supply Agency providing high-quality education and services to the schools and educators we serve in the North East.

We are looking for committed SEN Teaching Assistants to work in our schools across Northumberland.

Ripple Education provides opportunities for skills development, personalised support and training, making you a valued and respected member of our community.

Our Senior Leadership Team is comprised of experienced teachers who are here to support you in your new role every step of the way.

At Ripple Education we work together to make positive contributions to children's achievements and a school’s success.

Explore our ethos further on our website, www.rippleeducation.co.uk

If our ethos aligns with your values, we eagerly await your application.

Person Specification

• Right to work in the UK
• Minimum of 2 references
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant / Level 6 Qualification - Degree
• Experience working in a primary school

Preferred Experience

• Working with children with SEN
• Strong background in Behaviour Management

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children
• Support the school staff to facilitate the active participation of children in the academic and social activities of a school
• Contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils.
• To implement the daily routine
• When directed, plan and implement age-appropriate activities, in conjunction with other staff
• Assisting children in personal/intimate care
• Regularly evaluate children’s development and keep records as appropriate, as directed by the teacher
• Liaise with parents/carers of children, only when directed by a school’s class teacher
• Uphold the Ripple Education ethos and all safeguarding requirements, including ensuring that children are supervised at all times.
• To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children at each stage of development

Work Related Circumstances

• Ability to work flexibly
• Participate in training
• A commitment to ensuring a safe environment for children, a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Staff social events
• Employee mentoring programme
• Financial planning services
• Flexitime
• Pension
• Holiday Pay

How To Apply

Option 1: Send us your CV for review. Once our team has reviewed your CV, we will send you an application form to complete and return.

Option 2: Send us an Application Form directly.

• Follow this link https://hub.rocket-recruitment.co.uk/ripple-education to complete and apply.

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, we require an application form prior to interview.

Ripple Education is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must fully engage with our rigorous recruitment process before consideration for any placement or assignment.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting our staff to share this commitment.

Join our team and be a part of the community dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the children of the North East.