Special Needs Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs in a welcoming SEND school. Starting September 4th, 2024, you will work alongside dedicated educators to shape the learning journey of all students. This role emphasizes the importance of empathy, communication, and adaptability, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Join a team that values professional development and offers a supportive environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of learners. Apply today for this rewarding opportunity!

Benefits

Free CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

Access to Skills Network

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition program

Access to discount and cashback platform Affinity Extra

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people with additional learning needs.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure student safety and facilitate access to learning activities.
• Encourage inclusivity and embrace diversity in the classroom.

Skills

Classroom Support

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Empathy

Understanding of Child Development

Education

Experience with Vulnerable Children

Proficiency in English

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for a Teaching Assistant of Special Needs

Join us as a Teaching Assistant (TA) at a welcoming SEND school located in a central area of Leeds. Starting on September 4th, 2024, you’ll work alongside dedicated educators, shaping the learning journey for all students.

We are looking for a SEN TA with experience in classroom support and supporting learners with special educational needs. Key qualities include familiarity with the national Key Stage Curriculum, understanding of child development and learning, excellent communication skills, adaptability, empathy, and dedication to promoting equal opportunities.

Responsibilities of the role include:

1. Ensuring student safety and facilitating access to learning activities.
2. Contributing to education and behaviour plans.
3. Encouraging inclusivity and embracing diversity.
4. Setting high expectations for student achievement.
5. Providing feedback on student progress.
6. Upholding child protection policies.
7. Assisting with supervision outside of class.

Qualifications & Requirements:

1. Experience working with vulnerable children and young people with additional learning needs, in educational or residential settings.
2. Proficiency in spoken and written English.
3. Legal right to work in the UK.

Why join us at Career Teachers:

1. Free CPD (Continuing Professional Development).
2. Access to Skills Network.
3. Refer a friend scheme.
4. Recognition program.
5. Access to discount and cashback platform Affinity Extra.

If you are enthusiastic about using engaging teaching skills to enhance the learning experience of children, apply today for this exciting Teaching Assistant role.

At Career Teachers, we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12-week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Important Notice: To be successful in your application, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process, you will need to:

• Attend an in-person interview;
• Provide details for reference checks;
• Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people within education. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high volume, we may not reply to every enquiry. If you do not hear from us within this time, your application was unsuccessful. We encourage you to apply for other positions in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a recruitment business advertising this vacancy on behalf of our client.