SEND TA

anzuk Education; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a welcoming academy near Portishead, UK. The role involves providing 1:1 support for children with special educational needs. Candidates should have experience working with diverse needs, a positive attitude, and ideally, Team Teach training. The role offers a full-time contract until the end of the academic year with a supportive team, promoting a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Ongoing support and Continued Professional Development opportunities

Join a supportive SEND team

Make a real difference in children's early learning

Qualifications

• A commitment to supporting children with diverse needs.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate on the Update Service, or a willingness to gain one.
• Team Teach Level 2 or similar positive behaviour management training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for two Reception children with high needs.
• Working with children who may become physical, requiring Level 2 Team Teach training.
• Champion inclusion and promote a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children with special educational needs

Positive attitude

Enthusiasm and resilience

Job description

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistant

Start date: ASAP
Pay: £95 - £118 per day
Work Pattern: Full time, opportunities to be part time
Contract type: FTC until end of the academic year

The school: A welcoming and community-centered academy catering for children aged 4-11, located near Portishead. The 2 form entry school is an Ofsted 'Good provider with strong academic performance, a nurturing ethos, excellent pastoral care and a skillful and committed SEND provision.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for two Reception children with high needs: ASC, non-verbal and PICA
• Support in Year 6 for a child with high anxiety requiring 1:1 support, frequent breaks, and adapted lessons
• Working with children who may become physical, requiring Level 2 Team Teach training
• Assisting within a small SEND classroom alongside experienced staff
• Bring energy, confidence, and enthusiasm to every day
• Champion inclusion and promote a positive learning environment for all students
• Work under the guidance of experienced teaching staff to deliver tailored support

Benefits

• Make a real difference in children s early learning and transition into school
• Work in a school with a positive, inclusive ethos praised by Ofsted
• The school, which is a part of a MAT, have a range of routes to progression
• Join a supportive and experienced SEND team, with opportunities to learn from skilled colleagues
• Ongoing support and Continued Professional Development opportunities

What we're looking for

• A commitment to supporting children with diverse needs
• Enthusiasm, resilience, and a positive attitude
• Experience working with children with special educational needs is essential, alongside a willingness to learn is key
• Experience working with challenging behaviour, either within education, healthcare, or other equivalent alternatives
• Right To Work in the UK, and currently resides in or close to Bristol, UK
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate on the Update Service, or a willingness to gain one
• There is a likelihood that you may need to use physical intervention to help de-escalate behaviours so Team Teach level 2 or similar positive behaviour management training is essential for this role

How to apply

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