SEND Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultants 24/7

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses via My-Progression

Referral Bonus £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Mansfield for an immediate start. The role involves working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, delivering 1:1 and small group interventions, and supporting learning across the school day.

You will adapt activities to meet individual needs and assist with personal care where required, using positive behaviour strategies to boost engagement and emotional regulation.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, or a minimum of six months' recent experience supporting children with SEND.
• Strong understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and the ability to adapt learning to meet individual needs.
• Experience supporting pupils through 1:1 and small group interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to pupils with SEND.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and support pupils with personal care where required.
• Use positive behaviour support strategies to encourage engagement and emotional regulation.
• Support pupils using knowledge of adaptive teaching and pre-key stage assessment to access learning.

Skills

SEND experience

Education

Level 2 qualification

Level 3 qualification

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Mansfield

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £92.63 - £100 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to achieve their full potential?

Do you have a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, or at least six months of experience working with children with SEND?

Are you looking for a rewarding full-time role where every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting difference?

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils with a range of additional needs throughout the school day. You will deliver 1:1 and small group interventions, adapt learning activities to meet individual needs, support pupils with personal care where required and use positive behaviour support strategies to encourage engagement and emotional regulation. A good understanding of adaptive teaching, pre-key stage assessment and the wider curriculum will be essential in helping pupils access learning successfully.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, or a minimum of six months' recent experience supporting children with SEND.
• A strong understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and the ability to adapt learning to meet individual needs.
• Experience supporting pupils through 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Knowledge of behaviour support strategies, emotional regulation techniques and pre-key stage assessment.
• Confidence supporting pupils with personal care where required.
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach with a genuine passion for helping every child succeed.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme* (Terms and Conditions apply).
• CPD Courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel.
• Market-leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend* (Terms and Conditions apply).

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.