SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Stafford; On-site; GBP 17,527 - 20,295; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is hiring a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with additional needs in a Stoke-on-Trent school. You will work across age groups, promoting engagement, independence and positive learning outcomes under guidance from teaching staff.

Ideal candidates have experience supporting pupils with SEND, strong teamwork and excellent communication. The role offers on-site, long-term and short-term opportunities starting in September with competitive daily pay

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Experience working with pupils with a range of additional needs
• A positive, patient and proactive approach to supporting learning
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A willingness to get stuck in and adapt to the needs of the school

Responsibilities

• Support pupils of all ages with mixed SEND needs, promoting engagement, independence and positive learning outcomes throughout the school day.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement personalised support strategies and learning activities.

Skills

Experience working with SEND

Pupil support across SEND needs

Patient and proactive approach

Excellent communication and teamwork

Relationship building with pupils and—

Adaptability to school needs

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Start Date: September

Salary: £95 - £110 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs to reach their full potential?

Do you have experience working with pupils with a range of SEND needs across different age groups?

Are you patient, adaptable and ready to make a positive impact in a rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant role?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an all-age SEND school in Stoke-on-Trent that provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment for children and young people with a wide range of additional needs. The setting is committed to helping every pupil develop academically, socially and emotionally through personalised support and a nurturing approach.

The school is looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant for both long-term and short-term opportunities starting in September. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will support pupils of all ages with mixed SEND needs, working closely with teaching staff to promote engagement, independence and positive learning outcomes throughout the school day.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Experience working with pupils with a range of additional needs
• A positive, patient and proactive approach to supporting learning
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A willingness to get stuck in and adapt to the needs of the school

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.