SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching personnel are looking for teaching assistants and learning support assistants and education/ health care support to work in a fast paced and exciting SEN school in Totnes. This role is to start as soon as possible with working hours Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm.

This school is educates children from EYFS through to Post 16, they have excellent facilities to aid each childs education and social interactions. You’ll access learning and take part in a wide range of activities both in and outside of the school site. This is a perfect opportunity to gain significant experience within a pivotal educational setting.

Role Responsibilities:

• Working with children in the classroom and in the surrounding community helping them access education

• Collaboratively working with other support assistants and teachers to deliver fulfilling educational sessions

• Supporting students reach their potential through small groups and 1:1 sessions - children in the setting have moderate to severe learning difficulties

Required Skills:

• Proactive member of staff able to think on their feet
• Experience working with SEMH needs
• Work well in a team
• Patience, empathy and positivity 
• Previous experience in youth work, health care, hospital schools

What we can offer you:

• A dedicated Consultant who will support you through the registration process and through bookings
• WEEKLY pay - we process your pay via PAYE - we do not charge you to process your pay
• CPD Academy- free or heavily discounted training courses to support your career progression
• Candidate App- a platform where you can view and amend all your details, you can view new bookings, you can view and amend existing bookings
• Refer a friend! - get £50 for every person you refer

In order to work for Teaching Personnel and clear our vetting process, you must have a Child Workforce DBS subscribed to the Update Service. Full assistance will be provided should you need to apply for a new check, at a standard cost of £38 plus an annual subscription fee of £13 for the Update Service.

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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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