SEN Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultants 24/7

CPD courses and certificates via My-CP

Market-leading rates of pay

Referral scheme (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a secondary school in Pontefract to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role with an immediate start. The successful candidate will support KS3/KS4 students with SEN, collaborating with staff to tailor learning and foster positive behaviour, confidence and independence.

The role requires experience in SEN, in a secondary setting, and the ability to provide 1:1 and small group support with strong communication and behaviour

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Experience working in a secondary school or educational setting.
• Ability to provide effective 1:1 and small group support.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students across KS3 and KS4 with SEN.
• Work with teaching staff to provide tailored learning support.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help students develop confidence and independence.
• Assist with safeguarding and welfare as part of the placement.

Skills

SEN support

Secondary school experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Patience and adaptability

Job description

Are you a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant who enjoys making a positive difference in young people's lives?

Do you have experience supporting secondary school students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Are you patient, resilient and able to adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of students?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary school based in Pontefract, who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. The school is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment where students with additional needs are supported to achieve their full potential.

The school is looking to take on an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis, with an immediate start available. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will be supporting students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, working alongside teaching staff to provide tailored learning support, encourage positive behaviour and help students develop confidence and independence.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs / SEN
• Experience working within a secondary school or educational setting
• The ability to provide effective 1:1 and small group support
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach with a genuine passion for supporting young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.