Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Affinity Partnerships; Essex; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Job summary

Affinity Partnerships is seeking an enthusiastic Special Needs Teaching Assistant to help support the mental health and SEN needs of pupils across Romford in a range of schools. The role involves 1:1 and classroom support, plus running activities outside the classroom as needed, with full guidance provided.

The position is full-time with opportunities for additional training and potential progression to a contract with a school for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN.
• Experience in mainstream or SEN schools is desirable.
• Willingness to run activities outside the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and in activities outside the classroom.
• Work with the class teacher to ensure appropriate support for students.
• There is potential progression to a contract with the right school.

Skills

SEN support

Mental health support

Classroom support

1:1 support

Job description

Are you enthusiastic about supporting the mental health and well-being of children and young people?

Do you have experience supporting individuals that have various Special Educationl Needs(SEN)?

In recent years there is a massive focus on supporting the mental health and SEN needs of pupils in mainstream and SEN schools. We are currently seeking practitioners to support these pupils on a 1:1 or general classroom basis to start in September, for the rest of the Academic Year in a range of schools across Romford (with an option of progressing onto contract with the right school). As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will be involved in not only supporting pupils within the classroom but will also be comfortable with running activities with the pupil/s outside the classroom as well. Alongside the class teacher, you will also provide support with ensuring the right support is in place for the students.

This position is on a full time basis and full support and guidance will be given. There will also be opportunities to complete addtional training whilst in the role. Pay is 90- 115 per day, based on experience.

We do also have part time roles available would you be interested in this.

This would be a great opportunity for someone that has experience supporting pupils in school or an alternative setting but we will also be considering people without this experience.