SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing primary school in Sheffield. This exciting role involves supporting lower KS2 students with special educational needs, ensuring they have access to a rich and dynamic curriculum. You will work closely with educators to foster an inclusive environment and promote the social and emotional growth of SEN students. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive school community, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on young learners' lives. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to student success, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Above market pay rates

Supportive school community

Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to SEN students to enhance their learning.
• Cultivate a positive and inclusive environment for all students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Experience working with children

Job description

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• Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for Sheffield Primary School.
• Location: South Sheffield Primary School.
• Start Date: ASAP (ongoing contract with potential to go permanent).
• Contract: Full time, five days a week.

We are supporting a nurturing primary school in South Sheffield to hire a Teaching Assistant with SEN experience. The role is to commence as soon as the ideal candidate can start!

About the Primary School: Their ethos revolves around prioritising happiness and fostering a love of learning. The curriculum is designed to deliver a dynamic and rich education to pupils, engaging with cross-curricular themes and projects and allowing them to reach their full potential. They see reading as the main pillar in a strong educational foundation, and place this at the heart of their practice.

Your Role: You will be instrumental in supporting teachers by closely supporting primary (likely lower KS2) students with SEN needs to access learning. Your duties will include:

• Providing tailored and differentiated support to students requiring additional assistance.
• Cultivating an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Nurturing SEN students' social and emotional growth.
• Working closely with primary educators and staff to boost student outcomes.

What's in store for you:

• A supportive and inclusive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression (Tradewind offer 2,500+ amazing CPD courses through the National College)
• Above market rates of pay, including holiday allowance.
• The chance to profoundly impact the lives of young learners with SEN.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children in an educational capacity.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong team collaboration skills.

If you are passionate about SEN education and eager to contribute to our school's success, we would love to hear from you!