SEN Teaching Assistant

he Sheffield Branch of Teaching Personnel are currently seeking to recruit a full time Teaching Assistant to assist within a Integrated resource, supporting SEN pupils in the North Sheffield area.

The responsibility of the SEN Teaching Assistant will be to support the Class Teacher but to also support a pupil on a 1:1 basis with Special Educational Needs. The ideal candidate will have an existing understanding of how to support those with additional needs, alongside practical knowledge, and skills.

Start Date: September

Full Time

Pay: £77 - £90

The Role:

• To facilitate the physical and emotional development of children attending the school, whilst supporting in an academic capacity
• To monitor pupils progress and achievements on an individual basis – Writing up reports and passing these on to the designated supervisor
• To promote independent learning through reinforcement of positive behaviours through praise and encouragement
• To establish good working relationships with pupils – Working 1-2-1 with students to scaffold learning, as appropriate
• To assist the teacher in setting up learning activities in the classroom and engaging with these to facilitate pupil engagement during lessons
• Develop a good understanding of pupil’s needs in order to support effectively through individualised interventions
• Preparation of resources of lessons and activities

Requirements:

• GCSE English/Maths at grade A-C (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in the Education or Care Sector

Working for Teaching Personnel:

• Teaching Personnel work exclusively with a number of schools and multi-academy trusts across Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, and Doncaster
• Our team of specialised education consultants interview potential applicants, complete all relevant vetting checks and organise trials in schools for upcoming roles
• Registration with the agency is free of charge
• You will be assigned a specialist consultant who will work with you on a 1:1 basis, supporting you through the registration stage and working alongside you understand your work preferences – ultimately helping us to find a role that suites you!

Why use Teaching Personnel (TP)?

• Daily rates of £80 - £90 (8:30-3:30pm)
• Market leaders in education recruitment, with over 20 years’ experience in the industry!
• Competitive daily rates, a generous pension scheme, and ongoing opportunities for professional development via our online portal, refer a friend scheme
• Successful candidates will be offered free child protection and prevent training

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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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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