SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Marcham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Market leading pay

Referral bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role starting in September in the OX15 Banbury area. You will support children with SEMH needs and help them engage with learning and stay engaged throughout the day.

The successful candidate will have SEND/SEMH experience, strong behaviour management, and a patient, resilient attitude. TeacherActive provides CPD, a dedicated consultant team, and competitive pay, with roles across Oxfordshire.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND / SEMH needs
• Experience supporting children who display challenging behaviours
• Confidence working within a classroom environment
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours
• Assist teaching staff with learning, behaviour management and engagement throughout the school day

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Classroom support

Communication skills

Patient attitude

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: OX15 / Banbury
Start Date: September
Salary: £100 - £130 per day

Do you have experience supporting children with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours?

Are you a resilient and patient SEND TA who can build positive relationships with pupils?

Are you confident working as a classroom assistant and supporting children to engage with their learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with SEND settings across Oxfordshire, supporting children who require additional help with their social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). The setting provides a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to engage positively with their education and develop their confidence.

TeacherActive are looking to take on SEND TA s on a full-time, long-term basis, aswell as those who are looking for short term day-to-day from September. The successful SEND TA s will work as classroom assistants, supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours while assisting teaching staff with learning, behaviour management and engagement throughout the school day.

The successful SEND TA will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND / SEMH needs
• Experience supporting children who display challenging behaviours
• Confidence working within a classroom environment
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• A positive can-do attitude and willingness to get stuck in

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.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.