Special Needs Teaching Assistant

TimePlan Education; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs (SEN) aged 5-11. The role involves working one-on-one or in groups, assisting in classrooms, and participating in mentoring. Applicants should have experience in SEND settings, be proactive and empathetic. This full-time position is based in Cambridge and offers valuable classroom experience and opportunities for permanent roles.

Benefits

Free SEND workshop

Free Team Teach Training

Excellent rates of pay

Valuable classroom experience

Opportunity of a permanent contract

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children or young adults with SEND is desirable.
• Previous experience in an SEND school environment is essential.
• Available 5 days a week for at least 2-6 months.

Responsibilities

• Comfortable supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD and other educational needs.
• Engage and support pupils in the classroom.
• Assist with personal care if needed.
• Supervise pupils' behaviour.

Skills

Calm and empathetic

Good behaviour management

Proactive

Job description

Overview

Time Plan Education are recruiting an SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with SEN.

• Special Needs Teaching Assistant
• Full and part time positions available
• Immediate Start
• Long term and temp to perm roles

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will support students either one-on-one or in group settings throughout the school day. You will work with children aged 5-11 who have identified SEND needs. Your role will involve supporting pupils in the classroom, participating in specialist mentoring sessions, and assisting during some break times. Some students may exhibit more challenging behaviours, and the school will provide training in effective interventions and strategies. As a key member of the child\'s support team, you will collaborate closely with the SENCO, senior management, and external professionals such as therapists, healthcare providers, and CAMHS.

The school is an SEND School based just outside of Cambridge, which is known for its dynamic team and supportive SLT.

Job Responsibilities

• Comfortable supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD and other educational needs.
• Ability to engage and support pupils.
• Assist with personal care if needed.
• Supervising pupils\' behaviour.

Benefits

• Free SEND workshop.
• Free Team Teach Training.
• Excellent rates of pay.
• School based in Cambridge Area
• Valuable classroom experience.
• Full-time
• Opportunity of a permanent contract.
• Full registration completed remotely online.
• School Hours 8.30am-4pm.

Job Requirements

• Experience in supporting children or young adults with SEND is desirable
• Calm and empathetic.
• Proactive
• Good behaviour management.
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 2-6 months.
• Previous experience in an SEND school environment is essential

If you would like more information or would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV today.

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