Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme – up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex SEND, including PMLD/SLD, in a very small specialist setting in Uttoxeter.

You will provide individual and classroom support, adapt activities to meet individual needs, and work closely with teaching staff to promote communication, independence and engagement in learning. The role is long-term with an immediate start; PAYE pay and market-leading rates.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex SEND.
• Experience supporting pupils with PMLD and/or SLD.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and classroom support.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support communication and engagement in learning.
• Support pupils in developing independence.

Skills

Complex SEND experience

PMLD/SLD experience

Strong communication

Team player

Job description

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.