SEND teaching assistants

Educare Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Educare Recruitment in the Plymouth area is expanding its education team, seeking passionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with diverse needs across Plymouth and the South West. You may work 1:1 or in small groups, helping learners engage with education and achieve their individual goals, with safeguarding checks and DBS in place.

Experience in education, SEND, learning disabilities or care backgrounds is welcomed, with regular full-time and part-time opportunities across Cornwall,

Qualifications

• Experience in education, SEND, learning disabilities or autism.
• Ability to support pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• Helpful with behaviour support and safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with autism, ADHD and learning disabilities.
• Help pupils engage with classroom activities.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Work with teachers, SENCOs and other education professionals.
• Encourage independence and communication.

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Plymouth area

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Regular Work

Educare Recruitment is expanding its education team and is looking for passionate and reliable SEND Teaching Assistants to work across Plymouth.

We have a growing number of opportunities supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within schools and specialist education settings.

If you have experience within education, SEND, learning disabilities, autism, mental health or support work, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you may be supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or within small groups, helping them engage with education and achieve their individual goals.

Your role may include:

• Providing 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs
• Supporting children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and complex needs
• Helping pupils engage with classroom activities
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and other education professionals
• Encouraging independence, confidence and communication
• Providing a safe, supportive and positive learning environment

Who We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from experienced:

• SEND Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Behaviour Support Workers
• Youth Workers
• Support Workers
• Care Workers with transferable SEND experience
• Residential Children's Workers

Previous school experience is advantageous, but we are also interested in candidates from health and social care backgrounds who have experience supporting children, young people or adults with autism, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour or complex needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable and committed
• Patient, compassionate and resilient
• Confident supporting individuals with additional needs
• Able to build positive professional relationships
• Willing to complete the required safeguarding and compliance checks
• Able to provide suitable references and undertake an Enhanced DBS check

Why Join Educare Recruitment?

Educare Recruitment specialises in Education and Healthcare recruitment, giving our candidates access to a growing range of opportunities across the South West.

We offer:

• Regular work opportunities
• Full-time and part-time availability
• 1:1 and classroom-based SEND work
• Opportunities across Cornwall, Plymouth and Devon
• Support from an experienced recruitment team
• Opportunities for candidates from both education and care backgrounds

A member of the Educare Recruitment team will contact suitable applicants to discuss current opportunities.

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