SEND Teaching assistant - ADHOC

TeacherActive Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay rates

CPD courses and certificates

On-call consultants 24/7

Referral scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with ASD, MLD and SLD at a specialist school in Newark. Roles are available on a part-time or full-time basis, including long-term and day-to-day supply, with a focus on tailored 1:1 and small-group support.

The successful candidate will work closely with staff to adapt teaching approaches, promote learning, and ensure a safe, supportive environment for diverse learning needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with ASD, MLD/SLD.
• Experience providing 1:1 support and small group work.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils.
• Assist with classroom activities and adapt learning approaches to needs.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to deliver inclusive lessons.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Communication skills

Patience & resilience

Adaptability

Education

Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification

Job description

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.

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.