SEN Teaching Assistants

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Long-term Teachers Ltd is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants for flexible roles across SEN and mainstream schools in Tiverton, UK. Ideal candidates will have a passion for education and prior experience working with children. Responsibilities include supporting learning and creating a nurturing environment, with opportunities for career progression and varied roles.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during the clearance process

Interview preparation advice

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals is essential.
• Willingness to be flexible and change plans at a moment's notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and activities.
• Support student learning and development in small groups or one-to-one.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment for all students.

Skills

Passion for education

Adaptability

Experience with children

Job description

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Supporting SEN provisions and mainstream schools

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone with a background in working with children or vulnerable individuals, Long-Term Teachers have exciting opportunities for you across both SEN and mainstream school settings

Why choose this role?

• Flexibility: Choose the days and type of work that suits your schedule
• Diverse opportunities: Gain hands-on experience in a variety of educational settings and roles
• Career progression: Start with ad-hoc work and explore the potential for long-term or permanent placement in schools that match your aspirations

Types of roles available:

• Supply work: Provide essential support to various schools on an as-needed basis
• Long-Term Placements: Build relationships and make a lasting impact at a single school on a part-time or full-time basis
• Specialist roles: Work 1:1 with children with special educational needs or support as a general classroom TA

Key responsibilities:

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons, activities and interventions
• Work closely with students in small groups or one-to-one, supporting their learning and development
• Create a safe, caring and nurturing environment for all students
• Adapt to the individual needs of children, following the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies
• Collaborate effectively with staff and build positive relationships with students

What we’re looking for:

• Passion: You are enthusiastic and dedicated to supporting children’s education and wellbeing
• Adaptability: You can confidently work with children, staff and parents effectively
• Experience: Prior experience working with children or vulnerable individuals is essential
• Flexibility: Must be willing to change plans at a moments notice

Whether you’re seeking a flexible role to fit around your lifestyle or want to build your experience in education, this is your chance to make a positive impact in the classroom.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay