SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD Courses

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a Middlesbrough primary school to appoint a SEND Level 3 Teaching Assistant. You will support pupils with complex needs on 1:1 and in small groups, across the primary age range, adapting activities to individual learning.

The role starts ASAP on a long-term basis, with ongoing professional development and access to CPD and market-leading pay. You will work closely with teaching staff to support academic, social and emotional development.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent relevant qualification
• Experience supporting children with complex SEND
• Experience providing 1:1 support and delivering small group interventions
• Understanding of complex additional needs and how these can impact learning and development
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support, small group interventions and classroom support across the primary age range
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
• Work closely with teaching staff to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development

Skills

1:1 support

small group interventions

complex SEND

behaviour management

communication skills

patient and resilient approach

Education

Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: SEND Level 3 Teaching Assistant Location: Middlesbrough Start Date: ASAP Salary: £93.50-£100 per day

Are you a passionate SEND Level 3 Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with complex additional needs?

Do you have the patience, resilience and understanding to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?

Are you adaptable and confident working with pupils on a 1:1 basis, in small groups and across different primary school classes?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a Primary School based in Middlesbrough, who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEND Level 3 Teaching Assistant. The school supports pupils with a range of complex additional needs and aims to provide an inclusive learning environment where every child can develop their confidence, independence and abilities.

The school is looking to take on an enthusiastic SEND Level 3 Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis, starting ASAP. The successful applicant will provide a mixture of 1:1 support, small group interventions and classroom support across the primary age range, adapting learning activities to meet individual needs and working closely with teaching staff to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

The successful SEND Level 3 Teaching Assistant will have:

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent relevant qualification

• Experience supporting children with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities / SEND

• Experience providing 1:1 support and delivering small group interventions

• An understanding of complex additional needs and how these can impact learning and development

• Strong behaviour management and communication skills

• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

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.

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.