SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated education staffing agency is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant in Central Northampton. This role involves providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with special educational needs, including ADHD and Autism. The ideal candidate should have experience with children in school settings and possess good communication skills, patience, and commitment. Flexible working hours are available, with opportunities for ongoing training and competitive pay. This position offers a chance to make a significant difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing training and CPD

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Understanding their unique challenges and how to support them.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Engage students through fun activities and build confidence.

Skills

Experience with children in a school setting

Understanding of ADHD / Autism

Good communication skills

Patience

Commitment to students

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - January start!

Location: Central Northampton

Flexible hours - part time / full time

We are looking for an experienced, patient and dedicated TA to support pupils in mainstream education with SEN needs including ADHD and Autism.

The role will include working in the mainstream classroom working 1:1 or in small groups to offer extra support to those students who need it.

Your Day-to-Day will include:

• 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Keeping students engaged through fun and exciting activities
• Building student confidence and independence
• Working closely with the class teacher and other support staff
• Being consistent and positive
• Following the school behaviour policy

You will need:

• Experience with children in a school setting
• An understanding of working with children with ADHD / Autism
• Good communication skills
• Patience and committment to the role and the students

What you will get:

• A dedcicated and supportive consultant
• Competitive pay
• Ongoing training and CPD
• Flexibility in working hours
• The chance to make a difference to students lives and education

If this sounds like a role for you please get in touch!

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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.

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