SEND Teaching Assistant. Job in Peterlee Education & Training Jobs

TeacherActive; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in Sunderland is seeking a passionate SEND teaching assistant. The role involves supporting students with Special Educational Needs in an inclusive learning environment, requiring strong communication skills and experience with challenging behaviour. The position offers market-leading pay and a supportive team for onboarding.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

TeacherActive Referral Scheme up to £200

Dedicated consultants available 24/7

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with SEND needs such as Autism and ADHD.
• Ability to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Capability to assist learning while ensuring well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the education of young learners on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Help prepare learning materials.
• Support the mental and physical well-being of students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to support students with SEND

Experience in assisting young learners

Calm and caring demeanor

Experience with challenging behaviour

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualified

Minimum 6 months experience in an education establishment

Job description

Overview

Do you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs?

Are you equipped with good communication, sensitivity and understanding?

Are you looking for a challenging role with high reward?

Teacheractive presents the inspiring chance to work as a SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) teaching assistant in Sunderland.

We are looking for strong, inspiring, passionate and confident SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) teaching assistants equipped with excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with young learners who may need extra support.

Here, you will be assisting a range of students, creating positive relationships as well as an inclusive learning environment. If you have successfully previously supported students with SEND needs such as Autism, ADHD, Aspergers, Non-verbal, Downs Syndrome then this is the perfect role for you! The role would have an immediate start. Some of your key responsibilities may include supporting learning, individual and group support, help prepare learning materials and look after the mental and physical well-being of students.

Responsibilities

• Experience in assisting young learners in education on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months experience in an education establishment
• Team Teach
• Excellent communication skills
• Be calm and caring
• Experienced with challenging behaviour and resilient

Benefits

• 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 £200 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.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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