SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Whitley Bay Education & Training Jobs

Premier Teachers; North Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supply teaching agency in North Shields is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants for immediate positions. The role involves supporting students with various needs, including ASD and behavioural issues, in a nurturing school environment. Candidates should ideally have a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. The agency offers training, prompt payment, and compliance with safeguarding procedures.

Benefits

Training on-site or in-house

Statutory sick pay if required

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with SEN is advantageous but not essential.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn from experienced staff are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide whole class support or one-to-one support to pupils with SEND.
• Be flexible and willing to move between the two school sites.

Skills

Experience supporting children with ASD, MLD, behavioural issues

Willingness to learn and engage with SEN children

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Degree in Psychology or Education Studies

Job description

Overview

SEN Teaching Assistants are needed for immediate supply positions for a lovely SEN school in the North Tyneside area. Roles involve supporting children with needs such as ASD, MLD, behavioural issues and PMLD/complex needs, across ages from Nursery through to 6th form. Roles could vary from whole class support to one-to-one support for pupils with SEND. The school has two closely located sites and you may be asked to move between them as needed.

Facilities are excellent, including a hydrotherapy pool on site, and class sizes are very small.

Responsibilities

• Provide whole class support or one-to-one support to pupils with SEND as required.
• Be flexible and willing to move between the two school sites during a week to meet staffing needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in supporting children with needs such as ASD, MLD, behavioural issues or PMLD/complex needs is advantageous but not essential.
• A willingness to learn and engage with SEN children is the most important quality.
• Ideally hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or above. Other qualifications such as a degree in Psychology or Education Studies are also acceptable.
• Posts vary from short term to long term; flexibility and willingness to learn from experienced staff are important.

Pay & Requirements

• Please note that the rate of pay is dependant on the level of experience and qualifications achieved.
• Provide two referees we can contact.
• Have a DBS form or be prepared to obtain one.

About Premier Teachers Ltd

Premier Teachers Ltd is a teacher run agency based in Sunderland. We provide a supply and permanent placement service to schools in the North East and Teesside area. We are supportive and offer training on site or in house to help move your career on. We ensure that all staff are compliant with our safeguarding procedures before being placed in our clients’ schools.

We offer a friendly and highly efficient service and are contactable 24/7. You will receive prompt weekly payment and, provided requirements are met, statutory sick pay if required.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV with no gaps in more than 3 months.