SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Sunderland; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency seeks a resilient SEN Teaching Assistant in Sunderland to support students with specific needs. This role is crucial for enhancing students' emotional and academic capabilities, offering a dynamic and nurturing environment. Join a dedicated team focused on making a positive impact on young people's lives.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Social and networking events

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEN students required.
• Knowledge of SEMH needs is essential.
• Ability to form trusting relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs to access the curriculum.
• Build positive relationships to boost self-esteem.
• Provide tailored interventions and behaviour support.

Skills

Emotional support

Behaviour management

Communication

Trust building

Education

SEN qualifications

Job description

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£13.68 p/h (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

May 2025 onwards (Long Term Role)

The School and Role

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dynamic team at a school. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in supporting pupils who require additional help to access learning and thrive both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with SEMH and a variety of needs in and out of the classroom to access the curriculum and develop social and emotional skills.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and external professionals to deliver tailored interventions and behaviour support plans.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students, helping to boost confidence, self-esteem and emotional regulation.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support as required.
• Promote a calm and nurturing environment, using de-escalation and behaviour management strategies effectively.

What we offer
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.