SEND Teaching assistant - ADHOC

TeacherActive Limited.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

Flexible part-time/full-time options

CPD courses via My-Progression

Referral scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for roles at a specialist school in Newark on Trent. The school supports pupils aged 3 to 18 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and varying degrees of learning difficulties, offering a range of facilities and a dedicated learning environment.

The post involves 1:1 and small group support, assisting with classroom activities and adapting teaching to individual needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND, including ASD, MLD or SLD.
• Experience providing 1:1 support and working with small groups.
• Proactive and enthusiastic approach to supporting learning and development.
• Strong communication and ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support.
• Assist with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Adapt learning approaches to meet individual pupil needs.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Small groups

Communication skills

Patience resilience

Teamwork

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning qualifications

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Newark - on - Trent
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £92.63 - £100 per day

Do you have experience supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and moderate or severe learning difficulties (MLD/SLD)?

Are you a proactive and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential?

Do you have the patience, resilience and adaptability to support children with a range of special educational needs?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school educating and caring for pupils aged from 3 to 18. The school provides for a wide range of complex needs in purpose built premises, offering a range of facilities such as a hydrotherapy pool, an immersion room, sensory room, soft play, life skills, vocational skills along with range of specialist curriculum rooms including Food Tech, D&T, Art and Science.

The school is looking to take on an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, with both part‑time and full‑time opportunities available on a long‑term and day‑to‑day supply basis. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored 1:1 and small group support, assist with classroom activities and adapt learning approaches to meet the individual needs of pupils with ASD, MLD and SLD.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Relevant qualifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent are desirable
• Experience working with children with SEND, particularly autism spectrum disorder (ASD), moderate learning difficulties (MLD) or severe learning difficulties (SLD)
• Experience providing 1:1 support and working with small groups of children with additional needs
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to supporting children's learning and development
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Patience, resilience and adaptability when supporting children with a range of learning 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
• Flexibility to choose between part‑time and full‑time opportunities
• 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.

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.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.