SEN Teaching Assistant - Previous experience is essential

TeacherActive; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational provider in Nottingham as a Teaching Assistant specializing in Special Educational Needs (SEND). This rewarding role involves supporting vulnerable students, requiring empathy and strong communication skills. Candidates with Level 2 or 3 qualifications or relevant experience are encouraged to apply for an opportunity to make a significant impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support for professional development

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• TA/Teaching Assistant role requires Level 2 or 3 qualifications, or relevant experience.
• Candidates should be calm, patient, and caring with good behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND pupils in their education on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Cover day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements.

Skills

Good communication skills

Empathy

Behaviour management

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualified

Minimum of 6 months experience in an educational establishment

Job description

Do you have experience working in a SEND setting?

Are you looking to change the lives of young people?

Can you see yourself working with Special Educational Needs Pupils to support their growth?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with SEND Schools in Nottingham who are looking for experienced TA / Teaching Assistants to join their team. The schools pride themselves on creating a wonderful educational journey for their SEND pupils.

Working with SEND Pupils is a challenging yet highly rewarding position. If you are passionate about equal opportunities, supporting the most vulnerable members of society and ensuring all young people receive the support they need to succeed in education then get in touch and let us support you in becoming a SEND TA / Teaching Assistant.

We are looking for TA / Teaching Assistant to cover day to day, short term and long term placements supporting children with their education. This is a great chance to gain an abundance of experience to add to your profile and keep everyday exciting.

The right TA / Teaching assistant should be unwaveringly positive, ambitious, and empathetic with high levels of resilience and good behaviour management. Level 2 or 3 qualified applicants are in high demand across the area but we are also accepting applications from candidates with experience working with children and young people with Special educational needs, so please do get in touch!

The ideal TA / Teaching Assistant should have the following:

Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months experience in an educational establishment (non-qualified candidates will be considered)

• A calm, patient and caring persona
• Good communication skills
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis

All 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.

If you are interested in this position, or want to hear about any of my other opportunities, please click apply now, and I will be in touch with you to discuss further.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.