SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A reliable education agency is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant in Sheffield to provide class and individual support for children with Special Educational Needs. The role requires strong teamwork abilities and a commitment to creating a positive learning atmosphere. Candidates should have experience in educational settings, excellent behavior management skills, and a current Enhanced DBS check. This position offers competitive weekly pay and opportunities for career progression through training programs.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Access to training courses

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing program

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in educational settings with children aged 4-19.
• Current Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to process a new one.
• Ability to support children on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide class and 1:1 support to children with Special Educational Needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to create a positive learning environment.
• Foster the academic, social, and emotional development of each child.

Skills

Experience in educational environments

Behavior management skills

Knowledge of Phonics and Read, Write Inc

Strong teamwork skills

Organized and reliable

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Sheffield

£450- £500 per week

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

Pay rates shown are dependant on qualifications and recent experience.

About the role

Connex Education is in partnership with an amazing SEND School within the Sheffield area to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant providing class and 1:1 support

You will have strong teamwork skills as the school in question has a key focus on teamwork and collaboration to be able to achieve student and school goals. This school is at the heart of a thriving and creative community, and you will need to meet high standards and match the ambitious expectations alongside the staff. A key ethos and aim for this school are to ensure all learners are provided focused support to ensure excellent progress is made.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a dynamic and inclusive classroom setting. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other staff to create a positive learning environment that fosters the academic, social, and emotional development of each child. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with diverse needs.

At Connex Education we value the role of a SEND Teaching Assistants have in Children’s improvement in school and confidence outside the classroom to reach their full potential.

Assignment Details

Our fantastic Supply Teaching Assistant roles are due to start ASAP to cover short, long and permanent roles for the right candidate, apply now to be put forward! For the right candidate, many of our placements have the potential to extend to cover the term or the rest of the academic year, with the opportunity to go permanent.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package comprising over 24 courses
• Career progression via our TA to Tutor conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Person Specification

• Experience working in an educational environment with children aged between 4 and 19 years.
• Be willing to support on a 1:1 basis or work in small groups with children
• Have behaviour management skills
• Knowledge of Phonics and Read, Write Inc
• Be organised and reliable
• Have a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to process a new one
• Willing to go the extra mile!

If you are interested in this post, or would like to discuss any further opportunities, 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. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.