SEND KS1 Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A special school in Frome seeks a SEND KS1 Teaching Assistant to support students with various special needs. The role involves classroom support and individual assistance, offering a nurturing environment with experienced staff. Candidates should be enthusiastic and exhibit skills in supporting students in challenging settings.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support and advice during clearance and onboarding

Compliance with Agency Workers Regulations

Interview preparation and support

Statutory employment rights, including sick pay

Holiday pay

Maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or support work setting with SEND is essential.
• Candidates should be patient, positive, enthusiastic, proactive, and hard-working.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support and 1-1 assistance.
• Work in a KS1 class of 6 students alongside 3 other TAs.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience

Positivity

Enthusiasm

Proactivity

Hard work

Job description

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Special Educational Needs KS1 Teaching Assistant

We are working on behalf of a brilliant special school seeking a SEND KS1 Teaching Assistant to join from the summer term, ideally on a long-term basis. The school caters to a wide range of special needs and disabilities, often including complex needs.

The school offers a unique environment and is proud of the valuable services it provides to local families.

The Role

The Teaching Assistant will primarily provide general classroom support and 1-1 assistance. You will be working in a KS1 class of 6 students alongside 3 other TAs. The class is known to be a wonderful environment, with experienced full-time TAs and a class teacher who have been there since the start of the year and know the students well.

It is essential that candidates have some experience working with SEND, whether in a school or support work setting. The school values patience, positivity, enthusiasm, proactivity, and hard work in its staff.

Working with Long-term Teachers

We are an independent agency collaborating with nurseries, primary, secondary, and special schools.

Founded to provide a transparent and straightforward service, we focus on supporting candidates to secure their next role. Our dedicated consultants will understand your experience and preferences, providing regular updates and additional information about roles that match your profile.

As proud members of the REC, we uphold the highest standards of compliance. Working with us ensures you receive excellent support and guidance throughout the clearance process, with a dedicated point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

Additional Benefits

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during clearance and onboarding
• Compliance with Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation and support
• Statutory employment rights, including sick pay, holiday pay, maternity, and paternity leave