SEN teaching assistant

Smile Education Recruitment; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school in Tipton. The successful candidate will support children with additional needs, fostering independence and building relationships with students, staff, and families. Qualifications required include a teaching assistant certification and an up-to-date DBS check. The position offers a daily rate of £89-£108 along with benefits such as holiday pay and CPD training opportunities.

Benefits

Daily rate of £89-£108

PAYE and Umbrella payment options

Holiday pay of 12.07%

Free CPD training available

Referral scheme up to £200

Qualifications

• An up-to-date DBS on the update service or dated within the last 12 months.
• Experience working with Primary or secondary school children.
• At least 2 professional references covering the last 2 years of work history.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging independence within the class and within students.
• Developing relationships with children, staff, and family members.
• Creating a secure and positive environment for learning.

Skills

Experience working with SEN children

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

Teaching assistant qualification or health and social care (level 2 or 3)

Job description

Smile Education are recruiting for an SEN Teaching assistant to work in a primary school in Tipton. The school is rated ‘good’ in their latest Ofsted inspection and has a strong and welcoming atmosphere within the staff team.

The SEN teaching assistant role would be working full time with children with additional needs, working Monday to Friday 8 : 30 to 3 : 30.

The Responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant

• Encouraging independence within the class and within students, being proactive
• Develop and concentrate on building a relationship with the children, staff and family members.
• Constant and consistent communication with the class teacher, regarding progress and potential methods of work.
• Create a secure and positive environment for the child to learn and feel comfortable.

To apply for this SEN teaching assistant role, you will need :

• An up-to-date DBS on the update service or dated within the last 12 months.
• A teaching assistant qualification or health and social care (level 2 or 3).
• Experience working with SEN children on a 1 : 1 basis or small groups work.
• Experience working with Primary or secondary school children.
• At least 2 professional references covering the last 2 years of work history.

The benefits of this SEN teaching assistant role :

• A daily rate of £89-£108 a day
• PAYE and Umbrella payment options
• Holiday pay of 12.07%
• Free CPD training available via the smile portal
• Referral scheme up to £200

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Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be required to undergo compliance checks, including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and Qualifications checks.