SEN Teaching Assistant

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SEN Teaching Assistant – SEN School – Kettering 

Teaching Personnel is supporting a fantastic SEN School in Kettering that need learning support assistants for the 2024/2025 academic year.

You will join a team of specialist staff supporting learners with SEMH and neurological disorders.

This role is perfect for anyone interested in SEN.

Whether you’re considering a career in education, health, or social care, if you’re passionate about working with children and young adults, we want to hear from you.

Benefits you’ll enjoy:

• Great salary of £500 - £550 per week. (based on experience)
• Unrivalled on-the-job experience and training.
• Ability to put your degree to good use and build a rewarding career.
• Term time only role

You will need:

• To be motivated to make a positive difference to the students.
• Care deeply about students’ well-being and personal development.
• An interest in SEN.
• Good communication skills and set high expectations.
• Ability to relate well to pupils and adults.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work as part of a team.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• 1:1 and small group pupil support under the direct supervision of teaching staff
• Supporting independent learning and providing feedback to the teacher.
• Promote positive values, attitudes, and good pupil behaviour.
• Supporting the teacher with managing behaviour and keep pupils on task.
• Assisting in the planning and learning activities
• Promote and reinforce the inclusion, acceptance and integration of all pupils.

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.
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