SEND Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Sheffield; Redcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in supporting college-aged students with special educational needs, including autism and physical disabilities. You will play a crucial role in fostering a positive learning environment and empowering young people to achieve their potential. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, resilient, and possess excellent communication skills. Join this rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with SEND and contribute to a supportive educational community.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience with EYFS to post 16 aged young people is essential.
• Must have a passion for the progress of pupils with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Teacher in a dynamic SEND School environment.
• Work closely with students with additional needs and foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Resilience

Experience with SEND

Education

Experience working with young people

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant (Full Time)

Rotherham

£444.60 - £475.00 per week

Start date: 6th May 2025

Working hours: 9.00am - 15:35pm

The School and Role

This committed SEND School based in Rotherham educates college-aged students with SEND from moderate to severe and complex needs. Here you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment. You will work closely with students with additional needs such as autism spectrum disorders, physical disabilities, and emotional or behavioural challenges.

This role requires a highly motivated, adaptable, committed, enthusiastic, and resilient Teaching Assistant with great communication skills and a proactive approach to supporting the Team Teacher. You will have experience working with young people with Special Educational Needs. You will work as part of a dedicated and committed team that has a child-centred approach in all they do.

If you have a passion for empowering young people with special educational needs and want to make a meaningful impact in their lives, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

The desired SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience of working with EYFS to post 16 aged young people
• Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND
• A passion for the progress of pupils with SEND
• An ability to work as part of a team

What we offer
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role, and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If you are a SEND Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate, and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities, call us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).