Specialist Teaching Assistant Sense Education

Sense Education Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Specialist Teaching Assistant to join their team in Leeds. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You'll work closely with teachers and other TAs to deliver personalized lessons, assist in various therapeutic sessions, and create a nurturing environment for pupils with diverse needs. If you have a caring nature and a desire to make a difference in students' lives, this opportunity offers training and support to help you thrive in your career while prioritizing the well-being and development of every child.

Benefits

Training and support

Weekly pay

Safeguarding Training

Career support

Qualifications

• Kind and caring individual with strong communication skills.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils during lessons and group sessions.
• Support in creating a safe learning environment.
• Document pupils' learning progress and milestones.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Positive behavior management

Education

Teaching Assistant experience

Safeguarding Training

Tools

Makaton

Job description

Sense Education are currently looking for a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our team to work in a SEND school in the Leeds area. We are passionate about helping young people and improving the learning journey for young people with SEND. We are looking for a consistent and supportive Specialist Teaching Assistant to work in small class groups supporting the teacher in delivering personalised lessons that are tailored to the pupils' needs. This role requires people who are flexible, communicative, and caring. We will consider people with previous TA experience and also people from other industries who are passionate about helping young people with SEND. You could be working with pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and physical disabilities.

The role:

1. You will be working with a team of TAs assisting pupils during lessons and group sessions.
2. To work 1:1 and also in small groups with pupils.
3. You may be expected to fill in pupils' learning journals and document reading and development milestones.
4. The role could be supporting in other sessions such as Music Therapy, Art Therapy, and Speech and Language sessions.
5. The role could require the use of basic Makaton which can be learnt as you go.
6. To assist with lunch times and break times when required.
7. To support in soft play and sensory play sessions.
8. To practice and implement positive behaviour management methods.
9. To create a safe learning environment for the pupils and keeping safeguarding as a priority.

The ideal Applicant:

1. Will be kind and caring.
2. Is a great team player that can work with a large team of TAs.
3. Is a great communicator and is willing to create strong relationships with pupils and staff.
4. Has a positive energy to bring positivity to the classroom.
5. Has previous experience as a TA – this is desirable but not essential.

We will offer training and support in the position; everyone who works for us is required to complete Safeguarding Training. When you become part of the Sense team, we are here to support you with your career. If you are interested in this position, then please apply with an up-to-date CV and we will be in touch.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such, we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education, you will be paid on a weekly basis.