Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Telford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support 24/7

CPD courses

Competitive pay rates

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Teaching Assistant in Telford for day-to-day opportunities with the potential for longer-term work. The role involves supporting pupils in classrooms, collaborating with teachers and adapting approaches to meet individual needs. Immediate start available.

Experience with children or young people in education and with SEND or additional needs is preferred. Strong communication skills and the ability to work across different ages and settings are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an education setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or additional needs.
• Confidence supporting pupils across different ages and abilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to adapt to different schools, classes and pupil needs.
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and work alongside teaching staff.
• Adapt approach to meet individual learning and behavioural needs.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND/difficult needs experience

Age range adaptability

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Adaptability to different schools

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Telford

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £95 - £115 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Telford?

Do you have experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs?

Are you looking for flexible work with the opportunity to secure a longer-term position?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a range of schools and specialist settings across Telford supporting pupils with different learning and additional needs. The settings provide supportive environments where pupils are encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

The schools are looking for Teaching Assistants for day-to-day opportunities, with the potential for longer-term work. The successful Teaching Assistant will support pupils in the classroom, work alongside teaching staff and adapt their approach to meet individual learning and behavioural needs.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people in an education setting
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or additional needs
• Confidence supporting pupils across different ages and abilities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to adapt to different schools, classes and pupil needs
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach

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.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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