SEN Teaching Assistant
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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Primary SEN Provision, Plymouth
Start Date: January 2025
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive team at a primary SEN provision in Plymouth. This full-time role is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored assistance, creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students with a range of SEN, adapting activities to meet individual needs.
- Assist the class teacher in creating and maintaining an engaging learning environment.
- Foster positive relationships with students to build their confidence and self-esteem.
- Implement individualized learning plans (ILPs) and assist in assessing student progress.
- Maintain accurate records of students’ development and support needs.
- Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents or guardians.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role within an SEN setting is highly desirable.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Must have a valid driving license, access to a car, and business insurance for travel between sites, if needed.
Benefits:
- Be part of a supportive and dedicated team with ongoing training opportunities.
- Rewarding work with children in a collaborative environment.
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
How to Apply:
If you’re enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young learners and meet the requirements, please apply with your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
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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