Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses and certificates

24/7 consultant support

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme – up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is helping a specialist SEN school in Tonbridge to appoint a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start. You will support pupils with ASD, PMLD and ADHD, assist with classroom activities and help pupils develop independence and communication skills.

The role welcomes qualifications in education, childcare or SEND or relevant experience, plus a calm, patient approach and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare or SEND are desirable
• Experience working within an educational setting is desirable
• Experience supporting children with ASD, PMLD or ADHD is advantageous
• Willingness and confidence to provide personal care when required
• A calm, patient and understanding approach to supporting children with additional needs
• A kind, caring and compassionate nature with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• The SEN Learning Support Assistant will support pupils with needs including ASD, PMLD and ADHD, assist with classroom activities, provide personal care where required and help pupils develop independence, confidence and communication skills.

Skills

Calm and patient

Strong communication skills

Experience in educational setting

Experience supporting ASD/PMLD/ADHD

Willingness to provide personal care

Education

Relevant qualifications in education, childcare or SEND

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEN school based in Tonbridge, who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant. The school offers small class sizes, providing a supportive learning environment where children with a range of additional needs can receive individual attention and encouragement to reach their full potential.

The school is looking to take on a caring SEN Learning Support Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start.

The successful SEN Learning Support Assistant will be supporting pupils with a variety of needs, including ASD, PMLD and ADHD, assisting with classroom activities, providing personal care where required and helping pupils develop their independence, confidence and communication skills.

The successful SEN Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare or SEND are desirable
• Experience working within an educational setting is desirable
• Experience supporting children with ASD, PMLD or ADHD is advantageous
• Willingness and confidence to provide personal care when required
• A calm, patient and understanding approach to supporting children with additional needs
• A kind, caring and compassionate nature with strong communication skills

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