SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated SEN 1:1 Support Assistants to work with children who have Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). These positions will begin in January 2025 and run through the end of the academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide tailored support to students with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, and behavioural or emotional challenges, enabling them to thrive within a school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver one-to-one support tailored to the specific needs outlined in the student’s EHCP, ensuring their educational and personal development goals are met.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to implement and adapt strategies that meet the child’s needs.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where the student feels supported and valued.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies and trauma-informed practices to help students regulate emotions and behaviours.
• Maintain accurate records of the student’s progress, challenges, and any incidents, ensuring regular communication with the wider team.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in UK schools working with children or young people with additional needs, ideally supporting those with EHCPs.
• Familiarity with conditions such as Autism, ADHD, and trauma-related behaviours, and confidence in using appropriate support strategies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with students, staff, and families.
• Patience, resilience, and a passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Relevant qualifications (such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Childcare, or Health & Social Care) are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates with weekly payments.
• Access to ongoing professional development, including specialized SEN training.
• Support from a dedicated team at Teaching Personnel to ensure a positive placement experience.
• Flexible working arrangements tailored to your schedule.

If you’re passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for this role through the Teaching Personnel website or contact our Plymouth branch directly.

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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