Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD Courses & My-Progression

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a very small specialist SEND setting in Uttoxeter. The role starts immediately and involves supporting pupils with PMLD/SLD, providing individual and classroom assistance, and helping pupils engage with learning.

You will work closely with teaching staff in a small team, focusing on communication, independence and personalised learning. Immediate start and long-term placement offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with complex SEND.
• Experience supporting pupils with PMLD and/or SLD.
• Ability to work within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and classroom support and adapt activities.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support communication, independence and engagement.

Skills

SEND experience

PMLD/SLD experience

Personalised support

Communication skills

Relationship building

Team player

Patient & adaptable

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Uttoxeter

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £120 - £140 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with complex SEND needs?

Do you have experience supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties or Severe Learning Difficulties?

Are you patient, resilient and adaptable, and would you enjoy working within a small, close-knit specialist setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a very small specialist SEND setting in Uttoxeter supporting pupils with PMLD and SLD. The setting provides a personalised and nurturing environment where staff can develop strong relationships with pupils and provide consistent support around their individual learning and developmental needs.

The setting is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide individual and classroom support, adapt activities to meet individual needs and work closely with teaching staff to support communication, independence and engagement with learning.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with complex SEND
• Experience supporting pupils with PMLD and/or SLD
• Confidence providing personalised support to individual pupils
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a small team
• A patient, resilient and adaptable 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.

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.