SEND Teaching Assistant

Simply Education Ltd; Holbeach CP; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend £100 vouchers

CPD courses

Online diary access

Competitive pay

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd in Holbeach is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support vulnerable students with SEND needs in a dynamic school environment.

You will work closely with teachers to promote inclusion, manage behaviours, and provide emotional support, adapting to varied needs and safeguarding requirements.

Experience in a school or care setting is valuable; qualifications in education or SEND support are helpful but not essential, and commitment to student welfare is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting or care setting supporting children with learning disabilities.
• Adaptable, patient and resilient.
• Qualifications in education or special needs support are advantageous but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.

Responsibilities

• Building positive relationships with students to create a supportive environment.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies as outlined in behaviour support plans.
• Providing emotional support to help students cope with challenges.
• Supporting inclusion by adapting activities for accessibility.

Skills

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Emotional support

Inclusive practice

Education

Experience in education or SEND support (advantageous)

Job description

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable students? Have you considered a role in a Special Educational Needs School? If so, Simply Education would love to talk to you about a SEND opportunity in Holbeach.

Simply Education is currently working with a SEND School in Holbeach to recruit dynamic and resilient teaching assistanst! As a teaching assistant you will support vulnerable students with a range of different needs, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting academic success. Each day is different so you must be adaptable and have a strong understanding of Special Educational Needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Building Positive Relationships: Establishing trusting and positive relationships with students is essential. Teaching assistants should create a supportive and nurturing environment where students feel safe to express themselves and seek help when needed.
• Implementing Behaviour Management Strategies: Teaching assistants often assist in implementing behaviour management strategies outlined in students' behaviour support plans. This may involve using techniques such as positive reinforcement, de-escalation strategies, and conflict resolution skills.
• Providing Emotional Support: Students with SEN needs may require additional emotional support. Teaching assistants should be empathetic listeners and provide encouragement and reassurance to help students cope with challenges and build resilience.
• Supporting Inclusion: Teaching assistants help promote inclusion by facilitating the participation of students, they may collaborate with teachers to modify activities and assignments to ensure accessibility for all students.

The ideal candidate:

• Previous experience in a school setting or alternatively, experience in a care setting supporting children with learning disabilities.
• Adaptable, patient and resilient
• Relevant qualifications in education or special needs support are advantageous but not essential
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students

The key benefits of working with Simply Education are:

• Your very own dedicated consultant
• Refer a friend scheme - earning you up to £100 in Amazon vouchers
• Access to our unique Professional Learning Specialists who provide 30 free CPD courses
• Email and SMS verification of bookings with an online diary
• Competitive rates of pay

All candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check.