Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Secondary

Affinity Partnerships; Luton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Dedicated consultant

CV and job application support

Referral bonus for teachers and TAs

Safeguarding training included

CPD workshops and development

Job summary

Affinity Partnerships is recruiting a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs, focusing on SEMH, with elements of Autism and challenging behaviour. You will work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to tailor approaches to each child’s needs.

The role involves 1:1 support under an individual education plan, helping learners achieve academic, social and emotional goals. Training in safeguarding is provided, and you will join an inclusive, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Experience with SEMH and autism-related cases.
• Ability to tailor approaches to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Guide learning alongside the classroom teacher and SENCO.
• Provide 1:1 support under an individual education plan (IEP).
• Support academic, social and emotional goals for learners.

Skills

Child support

Behaviour management

Emotional resilience

Creativity

Team collaboration

Education

Educational background

Job description

Affinity Partnerships are supporting a Special Needs provision who are looking for Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs to start ASAP. The support is predominantly with social, emotional and mental health with elements of Autism, challenging behaviour and learning difficulties. Each role will vary as every child is unique so your approaches should be tailored and specific to their needs.

This is a very rewarding role and will require you to guide the child's learning alongside the classroom teacher and SENCO. Most students require 1:1 support will be under the provision of an individual education plan so you will help the child achieve this personalised academic, social and emotional learning goals set by educational professionals.

An ideal candidate will be:

• Excited about working with children and being creative
• Experience managing a class in the absence of the class Teacher
• Confident managing children's behaviour
• Emotionally resilient
• An approachable, friendly character
• Aware or have experience of supporting children and adults with additional needs

Benefits of working with Affinity Workforce:

• You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience.
• Dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions and concerns.
• Support in writing CV's and job applications.
• £200 for any successful referral of Teachers and £100 for Teaching Assistants.
• You will receive free, up to date safeguarding training.
• Training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development.
• The option of working under a PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme.

The Desirable Candidate

• Can offer previous experience with mental health in a supporting capacity
• A knowledge or understanding of SEN/SEMH
• A confident approach to working with children
• An educational background
• An enthusiasm to learn, sense of humour and develop professionally
• An enhanced DBS Affinity Workforce can assist with this.

Affinity Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all.

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay