SEN Teaching Assistant

Location:

Yorkshire and the Humber, West Yorkshire, Leeds, LS4

Job Type:

Temporary, expected to work Full-Time hours

Primary Industry:

Education and Training

Salary:

£85 - £100 Per day

Job Duties:

• Supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) in the classroom
• Assisting the teacher in implementing individual education plans (IEPs)
• Providing one-to-one support to children with SEN
• Helping to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support pupil development

Required Qualifications:

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Experience working with children with special educational needs
• Good understanding of safeguarding procedures

Education:

Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Experience:

Previous experience working in a classroom setting

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of different types of SEN and strategies to support them
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Patience and empathy when working with children with SEN

Preferred Qualifications:

• First Aid training
• Mental Health First Aid qualification

Working Conditions:

This role will involve working in a classroom environment, providing support to children with special educational needs. The work may be emotionally demanding at times, but it is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the educational development of children with SEN.

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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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