SEN Teaching Assistants

Tradewind Recruitment; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency in Dover seeks SEN Teaching Assistants for full-time positions. Responsibilities include providing 1-1 support to students with special educational needs and working with the teaching staff to implement strategies for learning. Ideal candidates will have experience working with SEN students, be patient, and possess excellent communication skills. Starting immediately with competitive daily rates.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to over 2,500 CPD courses

Flexible working week

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working with students with SEN in a school setting preferred.
• Understanding different learning styles and strategies for diverse needs.
• Genuine passion for working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 support to a student with SEN.
• Work closely with SENCO to implement IEPs.
• Monitor the student's progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Experience with SEN students

Patience

Empathy

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Are you dedicated to supporting students with special educational needs to reach their full potential during their journey in education? Tradewind Recruitment are seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to work on a 1-1 basis with students in a range of secondary schools in the Dover area. These will be full time positions starting immediately until the end of the school year - daily rate of between £88.94 and £100 depending on experience.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 support to a student with SEN helping them access the curriculum and develop essential skills
• Work closely with the SENCO and teaching staff to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and support strategies for the student
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where the student feels valued and supported
• Monitor the student\'s progress and feedback observations to the SENCO and teaching team

Requirements

• Experience of working with students with SEN, preferably in a school setting would be preferred although any relevant experience would be considered
• Understand the different learning styles and strategies needed to support diverse needs
• Patience, empathy and a genuine passion for working with young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• Legal right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your well-being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer 5 times!
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer