SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Wigston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated 24/7 consultants

Guaranteed payment scheme

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive in the UK is seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support children with a range of special educational needs across Leicestershire. Roles include day-to-day supply and longer-term placements with our SEND partner schools.

Ideal candidates will have SEND experience, be kind, patient and understanding, with excellent communication skills and genuine empathy. You will assist teachers to deliver engaging activities, support behaviour and help create inclusive classrooms.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND.
• Be kind, patient and understanding.
• Great communication skills.
• Have compassion and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND across SEND schools and in classrooms.
• Work across day-to-day supply or long-term roles as required.
• Assist teachers with learning activities and behaviour support.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment and effective safeguarding.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Job description

Are you looking for a new and exciting role?

We are currently working with the excellent SEND schools across Leicestershire to find teaching assistants to join them on day to day supply or long term roles.

No two SEND schools are the same and we need great staff who can work across all our SEND schools and have extensive experience working with children with a variation of special educational needs and disabilities.

In order to be a successful SEND TA you must:

• Have previous relevant experience working with children with SEND
• Be kind, patient and understanding
• Have great communication skills
• Have compassion and Empathy

Working with children with SEND is an extremely rewarding role, if you are interested please apply as soon as possible

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
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• 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