SEND Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant in Northwich to support pupils with additional needs, providing emotional support and managing behavior. Applicants should have experience in similar roles and be willing to assist with personal care. A DBS check is required. Competitive weekly pay is offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate paid weekly

Free access to SEND toolkit skills development

Support from a dedicated consultant

Career progression

Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children or young adults with additional needs in a school or residential setting.
• Ability to provide emotional support and build strong relationships with pupils.
• Patience and ability to manage behavior effectively.
• Willingness to assist with personal care.
• Ability to interact well with pupils and staff and work as part of a team.
• DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis to facilitate learning and personal care.
• Provide emotional support and manage behavior.
• Develop life skills and create a calm learning environment.

Skills

Supporting children with additional needs

Emotional support and relationship building

Patience and behavior management

Teamwork and communication

Job description

About the role

SEND Teaching Assistant

Northwich

£425-£475 per week depending on experience

All applicants must show Right to Work in the UK

About the School

The SEND School we are working with cater for pupils aged 2-19 years with a range of needs including Autism, SEMH, SLD, Down Syndrome, GDD and PMLD. As a SEND Teaching Assistant you will be required to support pupils on a 1:1 basis, to help break down barriers to learning and to assist with personal care. You will provide emotional support, manage behaviour, help to develop life skills and will work as a team with staff members to create a calm and engaging learning environment.

Assignment details

The hours are Monday-Friday 8.30am until 3.30pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for those wanting to gain a permanent role working with children with additional needs.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Career progression
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Person specification

• Experience of supporting children or young adults with additional needs in a School or residential setting
• Be able to provide emotional support, build relationships with pupils and help them to be the best version of themselves.
• Able to communicate well and be patient and able to manage behaviour
• Be willing to assist with personal care
• Be able to interact well with pupils and staff and able to work well as a team.
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

If you are interested in applying for this SEND Teaching Assistant role then please apply today.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

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