SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a passion for working with children, be able to use their initiative, and hold or be willing to apply for a DBS check. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a positive and inclusive school environment during sociable hours, with no weekends required.

Benefits

Pension plan

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN children is beneficial but not required.
• Must hold a valid DBS check or be willing to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN in classroom and during activities.
• Maintain equipment in a safe and tidy condition.
• Assist the class teacher and provide learning support.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Initiative

Ability to foster inclusion

Education

Valid DBS check

Job description

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Job type: SEN Teaching assistant

Do you have experience working with children who have SEN or any transferable skills?

SEN teaching assistant duties:

• Support pupils with SEN in the classroom and during break/lunchtime activities
• Maintain the classroom equipment in a safe and tidy condition
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Assisting the class teacher
• Provide teaching and learning support

EXPERIENCE WITHIN A SCHOOL IS NOT NECESSARY AS LONG AS YOU HAVE THE PASSION AND COMMITMENT TO WORK WITH CHILDREN!

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous 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
• Sociable hours, NO WEEKENDS – 8.30am-3.30pm (these hours may vary by 45 minutes)
• A chance to make a real difference in pupils’ lives
• A welcoming and collaborative school community
• Working with a smaller close-knit group
• Pension plan

As part of safer recruitment guidelines all applicants would be subject to standard vetting checks including

• Enhanced DBS on the update service- this can be applied for through Teaching Personnel
• 2 most recent employment references covering the last 24 months.
• Applicants who have lived outside of the UK for 6 months or more in the last 5 years will be required to present an overseas criminal check (Police check)

We can only accept applications from candidates who have a permanent UK residence. If you do not have a UK residence, please do not apply for this role.

Please attach your CV when applying

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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