SEN Teaching Assistant - Newark

Justteachers Ltd; Balderton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is partnering with a specialist school in Newark to recruit an SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term supply position starting in September.

You will support students in and out of the classroom, helping to create a structured, supportive and engaging learning environment. This role suits candidates with SEN experience or those keen to develop a career in specialist education, requiring a patient, resilient and nurturing approach and collaboration with teachers and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to individual pupil needs.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with special educational needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering adapted and differentiated learning activities.
• Support students with their social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Help manage challenging behaviours using positive behaviour strategies.
• Encourage independence and build confidence in learning.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Support with personal care where required.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and behaviour.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Resilience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers are working in partnership with a specialist school in Newark to recruit an SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term supply position starting in September.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting students both in and out of the classroom, helping to create a structured, supportive and engaging learning environment.

This role would suit candidates with previous SEN experience or individuals keen to develop their career within specialist education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with special educational needs
• Assist the class teacher in delivering adapted and differentiated learning activities
• Support students with their social, emotional and behavioural development
• Help manage challenging behaviours using positive behaviour strategies
• Encourage independence and build confidence in learning
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
• Support with personal care where required
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and behaviour

Pre-requisites:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (school or care setting desirable)
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to individual pupil needs
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK

Please note: As part of our safeguarding and compliance process, we require a minimum of two professional references covering the past two years in full.