SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Medway

SEN teaching assistant required at a Primary School in Gillingham for a full-time role working with children across the primary age range. The school are looking to employ a teaching assistant who is able to support pupils with their additional needs.

• Do you have experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs?
• Are you confident in working with children who display challenging behaviour?
• Have you ever had experience with Team Teach or MAPA?
• Are you compassionate and show empathy towards children?

If so then this could be the perfect role for you!

You will be working with primary aged pupils across Key Stage One (KS1) and Key Stage Two (KS2). Your day will be varied, supporting children in the classroom and assisting with their learning of basic skills and emotional support This is a full time position from 8:30am - 15:30pm.

You will be supporting pupils who are struggling with readjusting to school life. You will be required to work with pupils on a one to one basis as well as groups of children. You will be required to support these pupils both in and out of the classroom and assist them with their needs as well as their academic school work.

What is required from you
• Teaching Assistant qualification, educational based degree or at least 6 months experience working with children
• Experience working with children who display challenging behaviour
• Experienced working with primary aged pupils from 4 - 11
• Able to hold student attention and focus with excellent communication skills
• Can provide 2 references which can comment on your ability to work with children
• Have a calm, nurturing approach with clear expectations
• Be confident building positive relationships with pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to help them progress both socially and academically
• Team Teach qualification (not essential but would be an advantage)

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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.

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