SEN Teaching Assistant

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Dartington
Contract: Full-Time (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Working Days: Monday to Friday

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated SEN school in Dartington. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with diverse needs.

What the school is looking for:

• Someone with experience working with SEN children, whether in an educational setting or another field.
• An approachable, friendly, and empathetic individual who always puts the child's needs first.
• A person who can work with initiative and flexibility, adapting to the varied needs of the students.
• Experience working with children is essential, and a degree qualification is desirable but not required.

This role is incredibly rewarding and provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on the daily lives of children with SEN, helping them thrive both personally and academically.

Why this role?

• Work in a supportive and specialised SEN school environment where every child is valued and encouraged.
• Make a genuine difference to children's lives by helping them reach their full potential.
• Develop your skills and experience in a fulfilling and meaningful role.
• Enjoy a term time only schedule, allowing for a balanced work-life routine.

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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