Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Location: Barnsley/Sheffield/Rotherham/Doncaster/Chesterfield
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time roles
Salary: £85-100 per day
We are currently working on behalf of Specialist schools in Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, and Chesterfield who are looking for passionate SEN Teaching Assistants!
These schools support pupils with additional needs – Including those with Autism, learning, social, emotional, mental health, disabilities, and behaviour. The school offers personalised learning opportunities in order to support students in both an academic, social, and emotional capacity.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Small Group mentoring: As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to work with pupils 1-2-1 and in small groups.
- Feedback: Working alongside colleagues and parents/carers to provide feedback on progress and development.
- Create engaging activities: that are in alignment with the interests of each child.
- De-escalate challenging behaviour: using holistic techniques and implementing unique learning plans for students.
Minimum requirements:
- Experience in a school or care setting is preferred but certainly not required.
- Knowledge of how to support those with SEND, Mental Health Difficulties and/or physcial requirements.
- It is desirable that you have completed at least one of the following CPD. Qualifications, though it is not essential: Moving & Handling, Team Teach.
Important Information:
- This is a full-time role (Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 3:30) however those available on a part-time basis are encouraged to apply, as there are plenty of day to day and part time oppurtunities.
- Pay is dependent on experience but will range between £85 – £105 per day.
- The agency offers weekly pay
If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable young pupils, we encourage you to apply
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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