Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Master Class Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 17,909,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday scheme

CPD recognised online training

MCE Learning portal with free access

Flexible work options

Job summary

Masterclass Education are recruiting for Teaching Assistant roles in SEN schools across the UK, including temporary and term-time placements. We provide CPD recognised online training such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness and Child Development.

No prior school experience is required, though it is preferred; transferable skills will be considered. Roles start as soon as possible and offer weekly pay and flexible options.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in schools not required, but preferred; transferable skills considered.

Responsibilities

• To support the children's progress across all areas of their development
• Support and encourage positive behaviour management
• Work with an individual (1-1) to support the class teacher in specific lessons
• Ensure a safe and secure environment enabling pupils to feel relaxed and happy
• To establish positive relationships with the children and staff within the school
• To be committed to inclusive practice and making sure every child has the chance to be the best they can be
• To be able to provide personal care if needed

Job description

Are you engaging, caring, and eager to make a difference in the world of education? We can help!

Masterclass Education are working closely with SEN schools to help them with both their temporary and long term staffing for this term and the new academic year!

Our specialist SEN / SEMH team are currently looking for dedicated, reliable, and willing candidates to place within a variety of roles supporting students to achieve their goals.

As a teaching assistant, you are expected to support students with accessing their individualised curriculum and education pathway. You will need to be able to build a strong and a trusting relationship, support them with their schoolwork but also be the someone that they can talk to if they need to.

Direct experience working within schools is not required however it is preferred; inexperienced candidates will be considered dependant on transferrable skills.

Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all our candidates.

The ideal candidate would need to start as soon as they can.

Job role:

• To support the children's progress across all areas of their development
• Support and encourage positive behaviour management
• Work with an individual (1-1) to support the class teacher in specific lessons
• Ensure a safe and secure environment enabling pupils to feel relaxed and happy
• To establish positive relationships with the children and staff within the school
• To be committed to inclusive practice and making sure every child has the chance to be the best they can be
• To be able to provide personal care if needed

Master Class are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal, and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.

Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:

• Weekly pay
• A fantastic holiday scheme
• Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
• MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all our online learning in the latest education developments. (CPD recognised)
• Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances

Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.

Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short and long term contracts.

Masterclass are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service