SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD and SEMH

Empowering Learning; Invergordon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Saltburn-based specialist school. You will support pupils with PMLD and complex needs, manage challenging behaviours, and work full-time in a dedicated team.

Immediate start with ongoing opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact. Candidates should have prior experience with children, an Enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to obtain one, and be able to provide two years of work history and

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is essential.
• Ability to provide the last 2 years of work history and professional references.
• References must be provided using professional email addresses.
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to purchase an Enhanced DBS.
• A genuine passion for working within specialist education and supporting pupils with additional needs

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with PMLD and complex needs in a SEN setting.
• Assist in managing behaviours that challenge in classroom activities.
• Create a calm, patient, supportive learning environment and build positive relationships.

Skills

PMLD experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - PMLD & Behaviour

Location: Saltburn Area
Pay Rate: 93 - 115 per day
Hours: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing

Empowering Learning is working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in the Saltburn area to recruit experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team.

We are looking for candidates with experience supporting children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and/or behaviours that challenge.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced working with children or young people in an educational, care, or support setting
• Confident supporting pupils with PMLD and complex needs
• Experienced in managing and responding appropriately to behaviours that challenge
• Calm, patient and supportive, even in challenging situations
• Resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Reliable, committed and able to work full-time
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs to reach their potential
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children is essential
• Ability to provide the last 2 years of work history and professional references
• References must be provided using professional email addresses
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to purchase an Enhanced DBS
• A genuine passion for working within specialist education and supporting pupils with additional needs

What we offer:

• 93 - 115 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
• Full-time, ongoing opportunities
• The opportunity to work within a specialist SEN setting
• Support from the experienced Empowering Learning team
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people

If you are an experienced, resilient and compassionate SEN professional looking for a rewarding full-time role in the Saltburn area, we would love to hear from you.