Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School

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

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Chesterfield. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with severe and complex needs, helping with communication and daily living skills while assisting with personal care where required.

The role suits someone patient, calm and resilient, able to work well in a team and confident supporting pupils with complex needs. Team Teach training is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Patient, calm, caring and resilient.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Confident supporting complex needs.
• Willing to support personal care when required.
• Team Teach training/experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils to develop communication, independence and life skills.
• Support personal care and emotional regulation as needed.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Calm demeanor

Teamwork

Personal care support

Team Teach training

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School

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

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Chesterfield, supporting pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties, autism, communication, sensory and behavioural needs.

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

We are looking for someone who:

• 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.