Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Chesterfield is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a Specialist SEN School. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with diverse needs, helping them develop communication, independence and life skills.

The role involves supporting personal care where required and working as part of a supportive team of staff and specialists. Candidates with SEN experience and Team Teach training are welcome; safeguarding checks apply and the school offers a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Patient, calm, caring and resilient.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Confident supporting complex needs.
• Willing to support personal care where required.
• Team Teach training/experience is highly desirable, although equivalent behaviour-support training will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils develop communication, independence and life skills.
• Support personal care where required.
• Work effectively as part of a team of staff and specialists.

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School

Location: Chesterfield | Pay: £95-£120 per day | Role: Teaching Assistant

The Role

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils develop communication, independence and life skills. You may also support personal care and emotional regulation.

About You

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Is patient, calm, caring and resilient.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Is confident supporting complex needs.
• Is willing to support personal care where required.
• Team Teach training/experience is highly desirable, although equivalent behaviour-support training will be considered.

Pay

£95-£120 per day, depending on experience, skills and training.

To access the higher rate, candidates should have relevant specialist SEN experience/training, such as Team Teach, and be available full-time. The school will make the final decision on the rate offered.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.