SEN Teaching Assistants

Teaching Personnel is looking for empathetic and dedicated SEN 1:1 Support Assistants to join our team in Plymouth. This role involves providing tailored assistance to students with additional needs, including those with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). You’ll play a crucial role in supporting children who may face challenges such as ADHD, Autism, trauma, or other behavioural and emotional difficulties, helping them to achieve their full potential in a supportive educational setting.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalized 1:1 support to students, adapting approaches to meet each child’s unique needs.
• Use effective strategies to support students with challenging behaviours, including de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed practices.
• Foster a positive and safe environment, encouraging students to engage and thrive.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs, and other professionals to implement support plans effectively.
• Track and record students' progress, including any incidents, and regularly report back to the wider team.
• Assist with creating an inclusive classroom environment that values diversity and individual growth.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience working with children or vulnerable individuals with additional needs (experience in education, healthcare, or social services is advantageous).
• Familiarity with Autism, ADHD, trauma-informed approaches, and behaviour management techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and a patient, understanding approach to working with young people.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, Childcare, or Health & Social Care) are preferred but not essential.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate with weekly pay
• Access to ongoing professional development and specialized training
• Support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel team for guidance and career progression
• Flexible work schedule with options for short- and long-term placements

If you have experience working with additional needs and are passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and succeed, we want to hear from you.

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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