Special Needs Teaching Assistant. Job in Yorkshire Education & Training Jobs

Unique School Solutions; Redcar; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team in Rotherham. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on young learners by providing essential support to a non-verbal child and assisting small groups of SEND students. The school prides itself on its warm, community feel and experienced SEND team, ensuring a nurturing environment for both staff and students. With the potential for permanent employment after a successful probation period, this position is perfect for those passionate about education and eager to contribute to a positive learning experience.

Benefits

Access to over 30 FREE training courses

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a friend scheme

Opportunity for permanent employment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school setting, mainstream or special.
• Ability to support small groups with learning.

Responsibilities

• Support a non-verbal child in EYFS on a 1:1 basis.
• Assist small groups of SEND students in the afternoons.

Skills

Experience working within a school

Supporting children with SEND

Good differentiation skills

Positive classroom management

Ability to build rapport with young learners

Education

Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Rotherham, S63

100 per day

Start date: ASAP

Contract type: Temp-Perm

Working hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday 08:30 - 15:30 (term time only)

Unique School Solutions are supporting a primary school in the S63 area of Rotherham, to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant to work in EYFS supporting a child on a 1:1 basis, but also across the school. The role will entail supporting a non verbal child in EYFS in the mornings, and supporting small groups of SEND students higher up in the school in the afternoon.

Initially, this role will be long-term temporary however there is the opportunity for a permanent contract for the right candidate, following a successful probation period.

About the school:

- Warm and engaging environment

- Small community family feel

- Experienced SEND team

- Supportive and well organised leadership team

Essential requirements for the role:

- Previous experience working within a school (mainstream or special)

- Experience supporting children with SEND

- Minimum Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)

- Good differentiation skills

- Ability to use own initiative and work with other support staff

- Ability to build rapport with young learners

- Positive classroom management in line with school policies

- Ability to support small groups with learning

By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:

- The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish

- Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay

- Access to over 30 FREE, high quality training courses

- Refer a friend scheme

- Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools

- The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp-perm offer to schools

All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face-to-face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.

Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Please note: The post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender's Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.