Job Advertisement – SEN and Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Location: Liverpool, L4
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Position: SEN and Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Temporary Full-Time
Start Date: September 2024
Salary: £85 - £100 (Based on experience and pay scale)
About the role and school
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with challenging behavioural issues and Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and relaxed Teaching Assistant to join a well-recognised secondary school in Liverpool. This school is considered outstanding and accommodates both SEN students and those with challenging behaviour. The ideal candidate would have to be committed to supporting students who are challenging, yet helping them behave better in order to reach their full potential both inside and outside of the classroom.
Key responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEN and challenging behaviour.
- Assist the class teacher in implementing tailored learning plans and strategies in order to benefit the students.
- Monitor and record student progress and provide feedback to the teaching team on certain individuals.
- Build relationships with students to maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment and help with their academic, social and emotional development.
Requirements
- Enhanced DBS cleared & uploaded to the update service (or willingness to apply)
- Full right to work within the UK.
- Experience working with children with special educational needs and those with behavioural issues is highly desirable.
- A relevant qualification that links to the role (SEN training) is preferred but not essential.
- Patience, empathy and a proactive approach to supporting those with SEN and challenging behaviour.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Professional development opportunities whilst working in a supportive and collaborative working environment.
- The opportunity to make a significant impact on students’ lives and being a pivotal part of helping SEN pupils reach their full potential.
How to Apply:
If this role would be of interest to you and you are looking to make a positive impact in a tailor made challenging behaviour school in Liverpool, we would love to hear from you. Please apply and attach an up-to-date copy of your CV and we will be in touch.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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