SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT

TimePlan Education; Thrapston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant

Professional support

Career progression

Continued support during placements

Job summary

TimePlan Education seeks an SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEMH) for a secondary SEN school in Northamptonshire. You will support pupils with SEMH throughout their education, focusing on ASD/Autism needs where appropriate.

Ideal candidates have experience with young people, DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one, and the ability to work five days per week. This is a rewarding, long-term opportunity with on-the-job training and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people/children.
• UK DBS or willingness to undertake one.
• Ability to work 5 days a week minimum.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH throughout their education.
• Assist in classroom settings and with behaviour management as needed.
• Attend induction and provide ongoing support across placements.

Skills

Experience with young people/children

Strong communication

Patience

Relationship-building

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEMH) - Northamptonshire

TimePlan Education are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants and SEN Learning Support Assistants for a Secondary SEN School in Thrapston, Northamptonshire (NN14).

In this role you will be supporting pupils with SEMH throughout their education. We are looking for SEN professionals who have been around children and young people. Someone who has experience with Autism, whether that be within their own friends and family, or in their current role working in a school.

This role would also be great for someone who wants to move from the care industry with adults to working with SEMH students in schools. We are happy to speak to anyone who feels confident working with young students with ASD, candidates who have worked in mainstream schools, youth clubs, or just finished college / uni and ready to start a new full time role that is rewarding where all training is provided on the job. You will attend the first day induction and if successful, continue on a long-term basis for the next academic year.

If you are looking for more work life flexibility or your next career change, this will be a great opportunity for you.

Successful applicants must have:

• Experience working with young people/working with children
• A UK DBS or willing to undertake one.
• Ability to work 5 days a week minimum

In return TimePlan can offer:

TimePlan is a global company with strong and long-standing links to Schools across the country. Within our Hemel Hempstead Branch we source staff for Mainstream and SEND Schools in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.

• Competitive rates of pay
• Local job opportunities with a dedicated consultant
• Professional support from our team of experienced consultants.
• Opportunities to make career progression
• Continued support through all placements via a dedicated consultant

Ideally you will have:

• Experience in supporting pupils in a classroom environment, with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• The ability to demonstrate active strong communication skills
• Patience
• A desire to establish positive relationships with pupils and understanding their needs