Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers; Ashford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers is seeking caring Special Needs Teaching Assistants to support a range of SEN schools across Ashford. This is a supply role offering flexible day-to-day or long-term placements, with opportunities to move into permanent roles with the right school.

You could support pupils with Autism/ASC, SEMH, complex needs, learning difficulties and communication challenges. Successful candidates will be patient, reliable and good team players.

Qualifications

• Experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant or transfer-related care/education/youth-work background.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism/ASC, SEMH, complex needs, learning difficulties, and communication needs.

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant - SEN Supply | Ashford

We are looking for caring and enthusiastic Special Needs Teaching Assistants to support a range of SEN schools across Ashford.

This is a great opportunity for experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants and candidates with relevant care, support, education or youth-work experience.

Why Supply?

Supply offers flexibility and choice.

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you can experience different schools and SEN settings across Ashford, helping you discover which environment is right for you before committing to a permanent position.

You could support pupils with:

• Autism / ASC
• SEMH
• Complex needs
• Learning difficulties
• Communication needs
• Challenging behaviour

Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities

Supply doesn't have to mean short-term work.

For the right Special Needs Teaching Assistant, supply placements can lead to long-term and permanent opportunities.

It's a chance to:

• Explore different SEN schools.
• Build your SEN experience.
• Find the school that's right for you.
• Enjoy flexible working.
• Potentially move into a permanent Special Needs Teaching Assistant role.

We want Special Needs Teaching Assistants who are:

• Caring, patient and reliable.
• Calm and consistent.
• Confident building relationships with pupils.
• Good communicators and team players.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Previous SEN experience is desirable, but transferable experience will be considered.

Why commit to one school before you've found the right one?

Try different settings through supply, gain valuable experience and, when you find the right school, explore the possibility of a long-term or permanent role.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy