SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Prudhoe; On-site; GBP 15,959 - 20,940; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support learners in a SEND environment in Northumberland and Newcastle. September start, long-term role with flexible working hours and a daily rate of £100 depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have strong 1:1 and small group intervention skills, experience with EHCPs, and a patient, nurturing approach to help children improve communication and social development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a SEND classroom.
• Experience implementing behaviour support strategies.
• Experience providing 1:1 and small group intervention support.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND.
• Assist 1:1 and small group learning sessions.
• Support development of communication and social skills.
• Follow EHCPs and adapt support to individual needs.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Small group interventions

EHCPs

Communication skills

Patience

Job description

SEND Primary Teaching Assistant

Northumberland and Newcastle

September

Long term

Flexible working hours

Salary: £100 per day depending on experience.

I'm looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant who has worked within a SEND classroom.

Ideally you will have experience supporting children with SEND including:

• Autism / ASD, ADHD, SEMH, Speech and Language Difficulties, and Moderate Learning Difficulties


• A proven track record of supporting pupils with challenging behaviours in a school or alternative provision setting


• Experience implementing behaviour support strategies, de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour management approaches


• Experience working on a 1:1 basis and in small group interventions to support learning, communication and social development


• Strong understanding of EHCPs and the ability to adapt support to meet individual learning and behavioural needs


• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills

If you have the above experience I'd love to speak with you to discuss further.

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.