SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Lichfield
Weekly Salary: £420 - £450+
Contact: Temporary with the opportunity to go permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday (8:30am to 15:30pm)
Are you looking to work in the education sector?
Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for a new setting?
Teaching Personnel are currently partnering with a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Lichfield, seeking multiple full-time teaching assistants to join their team from Monday to Friday (8:30 am to 3:30 pm). This specialist school caters to boys and girls aged 7 to 18 and has been rated 'Good' by OFSTED. The school provides support for students with a range of complex needs, including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) issues, Autism, and other SEN-related challenges.
The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge in SEN. Students at this school engage in a variety of activities, such as community Makaton performances and enterprise projects, which enhance their communication and language skills while encouraging them to step outside their comfort zones in a secure and nurturing environment. As a teaching assistant, you will play a key role in supporting and engaging these students during their lessons. Experience working in a school environment and a passion for working with children is highly desirable.
Role Responsibilities:
- Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery.
- Organizing and preparing resources for lessons.
- Acting as a positive role model, inspiring and encouraging children to make positive choices and demonstrate appropriate behaviours.
- Using enthusiasm to engage children and foster active participation in lessons.
Requirements:
- Minimum GCSE qualifications in Maths and English.
- A driving license (desirable).
- Previous experience working with children.
- Experience working with Special Educational Needs.
- An enhanced child DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
If you're interested in this role, please apply by attaching your CV, or for more information, contact liberty.windsor@teachingpersonnel.com.
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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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