Severe Learning Disabilities Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational services provider is seeking a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Teaching Assistant for an outstanding SEND school in Derbyshire. Applicants should be Level 2 or 3 qualified with at least 6 months of experience in educational settings and a passion for working with students who have severe learning disabilities. The role offers market-leading pay, a dedicated support team, CPD courses, and an opportunity for career progression. The ideal candidate must also complete an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• SEND experience in educational settings is required.
• Calm, patient, and caring personal qualities are essential.
• Experience with personal care and severe learning disabilities is needed.
• Good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines is necessary.
• Experience supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis is preferred.

Skills

SEND experience

Personal care

Understanding of child protection

Small group support

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualified

Minimum 6 months experience in educational establishment

Job description

Severe Learning Disabilities Teaching Assistant

An outstanding SEND school based in Derbyshire have an opportunity arising for a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Teaching Assistant. SEND experience is required.

The ideal SEN TA / Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant should have the following:

• Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months’ experience in an educational establishment
• A calm, patient and caring personal
• Experience with personal care & SLD
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Child and Adult DBS disclosure and provide at least 2 references.

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
• 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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CONTACT NUMBER: 0115 824 1888

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.

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