SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultants 24/7 support

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting SEND TAs to support pupils with SEMH needs across Stoke-on-Trent. You will work as a classroom assistant, helping pupils engage with learning and aiding teachers with lessons and behaviour management.

We offer full-time, long-term roles as well as short-term day-to-day cover from September, with a focus on building positive relationships and supporting pupil confidence. The successful applicants will have experience with SEND/SEMH, ability to manage challenging

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND/SEMH needs.
• Experience supporting children who display challenging behaviours.
• Confidence working within a classroom environment.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours throughout the school day.
• Assist teaching staff with learning activities, behaviour management and pupil engagement.
• Support the class in maintaining a positive learning environment.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Challenging behaviours

Classroom environment

Behaviour management

Patience and resilience

Positive can-do attitude

Job description

Do you have experience supporting children with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours?

Are you a resilient and patient SEND TA who can build positive relationships with pupils?

Are you confident working as a classroom assistant and supporting children to engage with their learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with SEND settings across Stoke on Trent, supporting children who require additional help with their social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). The setting provides a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to engage positively with their education and develop their confidence.

TeacherActive are looking to take on SEND TA’s on a full-time, long-term basis, aswell as those who are looking for short term day-to-day from September. The successful SEND TA’s will work as classroom assistants, supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours while assisting teaching staff with learning, behaviour management and engagement throughout the school day.

The successful SEND TA will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND / SEMH needs
• Experience supporting children who display challenging behaviours
• Confidence working within a classroom environment
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to get stuck in

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.

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

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.