Teaching Assistant – Biggleswade

Teach Agency; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency in the United Kingdom seeks a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs, primarily those on the autism spectrum, aged 4-11. Responsibilities include working in small class sizes, providing personalized support under the guidance of SEN teachers, and nurturing a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have Level 2 or 3 TA qualifications and a passion for helping students achieve their best outcomes.

Qualifications

• Passionate and flexible practitioner.
• Experience working with children on different levels of the autism spectrum.
• Effective team communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support small class sizes of 6 – 9 children.
• Provide 1:1 support where required.
• Deliver a tailored curriculum under the supervision of a SEN Class Teacher.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Nurturing approach

Level 2/3 TA

Education

Level 2 or 3 TA qualification

Job description

Overview

Teach Agency are looking for full-time SEN Teaching Assistants to add to their successful pool of supply staff to start in September within SEN Schools in and around Girton, Cambridgeshire.

Role / Responsibilities

The role involves working with children with a wide range of needs, primarily Autism, from ages 4-11. The duties include:

• Supporting small class sizes of 6 – 9 children.
• Supporting a child on a 1:1 basis where required.
• Providing a curriculum which is concrete, pictorial or abstract depending on the child/ children’s needs under the supervision of a SEN Class Teacher.

Requirements / Qualifications

• A passionate and flexible practitioner.
• Dedicated in nurturing the best outcomes for the pupils.
• Ideally be experienced as Level 2 or 3 TA with SEN experience ideally of working with children on different levels of the autism spectrum.
• Be able to communicate effectively within a team.
• Be entitled to work in the U.K.
• Have an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or be willing to acquire one.
• We will also consider applicants from a care background for this role.

So, if you are looking to kick-start a career in SEN, or you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new role, please apply by forwarding your C.V to us. All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and will then invited to register with Teach Agency.

Safeguarding & How to Apply

Teach Agency are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

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