SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Worcester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses and certificates

Referral scheme up to £100

Market leading rates of pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position in Worcester. The role involves supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours, assisting classroom staff with learning activities and maintaining engagement throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will be resilient, patient, and capable of building positive relationships with pupils, contributing to a supportive learning environment and effective behaviour management.

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.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach.
• A positive 'can-do' attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff with learning, behaviour management and pupil engagement throughout the school day.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Classroom confidence

Communication skills

Patient and resilient

Can-do attitude

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: WR5 / Worcester

Start Date: September

Salary: £100 - £130 per day

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, as well 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.

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.