SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Including Personal Care)
Location: Barnsley and Sheffield
About Us:
Our SEN Hub in Barnsley and Sheffield is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where students with special educational needs can thrive. We focus on the individual needs of our students, offering tailored support to enhance their learning and development. As a Teaching Assistant in the Hub, you will play a vital role in providing both educational and personal care support to ensure the well-being and progress of each child.
Job Description:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant in the Hub, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting students with SEN on a one-on-one basis or in small groups, tailoring your approach to their unique learning needs
- Assisting with personal care duties, including hygiene and mobility support, ensuring dignity and respect at all times
- Helping to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and encouraged to participate
- Supporting the development of life skills, social interaction, and communication, both in and outside the classroom
- Working closely with the class teacher and other support staff to plan and deliver engaging activities
- Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to the teacher, SENCO, and parents or carers
- Assisting with classroom management and ensuring a positive learning atmosphere
Qualifications:
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent
- Experience working with children with special educational needs, including physical disabilities and additional care requirements
- Understanding of personal care and mobility support, with a commitment to ensuring students' comfort and dignity
- Patience, empathy, and a passion for working with children with SEN
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive and flexible attitude, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Professional development opportunities, including SEN-specific training
- The chance to make a profound impact on the lives of students with SEN
- Access to resources and ongoing support to enhance your skills
Join Us:
If you are a dedicated Teaching Assistant with SEN experience and a commitment to providing exceptional personal care, we’d love to hear from you.
Help us create a brighter future for students with SEN in Barnsley and Sheffield!
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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