SEND Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Taunton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a local Secondary School. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' academic and emotional growth while collaborating with experienced professionals. The position emphasizes the importance of relevant UK-based experience working with children, especially those with additional needs. Candidates will have the opportunity to build relationships with local schools, paving the way for future career opportunities. If you're looking to inspire the next generation and support classroom learning, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during clearance and onboarding

Interview preparation and support

Statutory employment rights including sick pay

Holiday pay

Maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs.
• Relevant UK-based experience in classroom or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom learning and provide extra assistance to students.
• Collaborate with teachers and professionals to enhance student development.

Skills

Experience working with children

SEND experience

Support work

Health and social care experience

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or support work

Job description

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Do you have experience working with children and SEND?

I work with a local Secondary School that is in need of a SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team! The role requires relevant UK-based experience working with children, which may include classroom experience, community activities, or volunteering roles. Since you'll be working with individuals with additional needs, the school is eager to hear about your SEND experience, whether from a previous school role, as a support worker, or in health and social care. This opportunity allows successful candidates to support classroom learning and provide extra support to individuals.

Why?

• Working with others: Collaborate with experienced professionals as part of a supportive team.
• Future opportunities: Build relationships with local schools to support your career progression.
• Inspire the next generation: Be an integral part of students' academic and emotional development as a role model.

How To Apply

We’d love to see your CV, but we’re happy to have a conversation first! Send an email to [emailprotected] or call 0117336206 to tell us more about yourself.

Working with Long-term Teachers

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools.

LTT was founded to create a genuine, transparent, and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We focus on delivering exceptional support, where you will be listened to, supported, and valued throughout the process.

Your dedicated consultant will understand your experience, skills, and ideal role. You will receive regular updates on your progress, applications for specific roles, and additional information about roles that may interest you.

We are proud members of the REC and uphold the highest standards of compliance. Working with us means you will receive the best support and guidance through the clearance process from your dedicated in-house compliance team.

Additionally, you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support during clearance and onboarding
• Compliance with Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation and support
• Statutory employment rights, including sick pay, holiday pay, maternity, and paternity pay