SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Ashington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses

Referral bonus £100

Job summary

TeacherActive in Ashington is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support students aged 11-18 with Autism/ASD and diverse educational needs within a secondary setting. You will collaborate with teachers to provide focused, classroom assistance and help learners access lessons and stay engaged.

This short- to long-term role offers a PAYE contract, daily pay of £90-£100, and development opportunities through CPD and progression channels.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with Autism / ASD and additional educational needs.
• Experience supporting secondary-aged students is desirable
• A patient and supportive approach
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to adapt support to individual student needs
• A positive, proactive and resilient attitude

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teaching staff to provide individual and classroom support
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement
• Help students access learning according to their individual needs

Skills

Experience with Autism/ASD

Experience with secondary-aged

Patience

Strong communication

Adaptive support

Positive attitude

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Ashington

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £90 - £100 per day

Do you have experience supporting young people with Autism / ASD and additional educational needs?

Are you confident adapting your communication and approach to meet the individual needs of SEND students?

Can you provide patient and consistent support to help young people overcome barriers to learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary SEND setting in Ashington that supports students aged 11 - 18 with a range of additional educational needs, including Autism / ASD. The setting provides a supportive environment focused on helping students develop their confidence, independence and engagement with education.

The setting is looking to take on a SEND Teaching Assistant on a short to long-term basis. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will work alongside teaching staff to provide individual and classroom support, encourage positive behaviour and engagement, and help students access learning according to their individual needs.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with Autism / ASD and additional educational needs
• Experience supporting secondary-aged students is desirable
• A patient and supportive approach
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to adapt support to individual student needs
• A positive, proactive and resilient attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of 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.