SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs. Teaching Personnel is looking for dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work with one of our partnership schools within their Integrated Resource Unit in Sheffield. If you have a heart for helping children reach their full potential, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive Salary: Receive a competitive pay package that recognizes your valuable contributions.
• Professional Development: Access training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a nurturing and inclusive team dedicated to student success.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of children with SEN, supporting their educational and personal development.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students with a range of special educational needs.
• Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behavior management strategies.
• Support classroom activities and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and parents to ensure the holistic development of students.
• Encourage and assist students in developing social, academic, and life skills.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with SEN (preferred but not essential).
• Patience, empathy, and a strong commitment to supporting children with diverse needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to various educational settings and student needs.
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check (or willingness to obtain one).

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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