SEND Teaching Assistant

Sense Education Limited; Kendal; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in early years education is on the lookout for a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant in Kendal. This role involves providing tailored support to children with special educational needs, ensuring they thrive in a nurturing environment. You will collaborate closely with teachers to adapt activities, fostering a safe and stimulating atmosphere that encourages development. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine in a rewarding and dynamic educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEND individuals is highly beneficial.
• A kind, compassionate, and adaptable approach to meeting individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to children with SEND.
• Work closely with teachers to adapt activities for students.
• Foster a safe and supportive environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

TA qualification

Relevant childcare/education qualification

Job description

Are you a caring and adaptable individual looking to make a difference in early years education? Sense Education is seeking an SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN setting in Kendal, supporting young children with additional needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to children with SEND, helping them engage and thrive in their learning.
• Work closely with teachers to adapt activities and meet the varying needs of students.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment that encourages development.
• Support children with their social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Assist with classroom preparation and contribute to a positive learning space.

What We’re Looking For:

• A TA qualification or another relevant childcare/education qualification.
• Experience supporting SEND individuals (children or adults) is highly beneficial.
• A kind, compassionate, and adaptable approach to meeting individual needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Role Details :

• Location: Kendal
• Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (part-time applications welcome)
• Start Date: Immediate

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.

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