SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Stone; On-site; GBP 17,158 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Academics is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for a lovely school in Stone, England. This long-term temporary role starts as soon as possible. You will provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil, promoting their learning, confidence, and wellbeing. A caring and reliable approach is essential, along with experience in primary education and a commitment to safeguarding. Pay ranges from £93 to £100 per day, with holiday pay included.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a primary school supporting pupils.
• Caring, patient individual with a passion for helping children.
• Enhanced DBS check required or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to follow guidance and adapt support.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to an individual pupil.
• Work alongside the class teacher to help every pupil access the curriculum.
• Create an inclusive and safe environment for pupils.
• Support social communication skills development.

Skills

Supporting pupils

Building confidence

Adapting learning activities

Creating inclusive environments

Communication skills

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Long Term Cover - Stone - Start Date: As soon as possible.

We are currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a lovely school in the heart of Stone on a temporary long-term cover basis starting as soon as possible.

To succeed in this role you must be caring, patient and dedicated in supporting a child within a classroom environment. You'll be working closely alongside the class teacher to provide tailored support throughout the day, adapting learning activities to meet individual needs. Your main responsibility is to provide support for a pupil helping them to access learning, build confidence and thrive within the classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to an individual pupil who requires additional help with their learning, behaviour and emotional needs.
• Work closely alongside the class teacher to help every pupil access the curriculum, stay focussed during learning and develop social communication skills.
• The ability to foster and create an inclusive, safe and warm environment for pupils.
• Work alongside teachers, SENCo and external professionals where necessary.
• Supporting the pupil to participate in every aspect of school life whilst promoting confidence, attainment and wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has valuable experience working within a primary school environment supporting pupils.
• A reliable, caring and patient individual who has a genuine passion for supporting children within a school environment.
• Must have or willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS.
• Available to start ASAP.
• Able to follow guidance and adapt support to individual needs.
• Fully registered to work for Academics.

Pay 93 - 100 per day, depending on experience and responsibilities. Holiday pay is included in the daily rate.

If you are a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for supply work in the Stafford area, we would love to hear from you. Click the APPLY NOW button below to send us your most recent CV for prompt consideration.

Academics is committed to safe recruitment practices, as well as safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people. All applicants are expected to uphold this commitment. Placements are subject to safeguarding and child protection checks in accordance with DfE policies, including verification of the right to work, employment references, and an enhanced DBS check.