SEND KS1 Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for a rewarding role making a difference to young lives?

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting a Teaching Assistant to work closely with SEND pupils in a mainstream Primary setting. The needs of the children are still under diagnosis, however if you have worked with SEND children and have a nurturing and calm character this role would be ideal for you.

The Role:

The role is to start as soon as possible, for the full academic year. You will support the pupil within the classroom, encouraging them to take part in activities and also helping to break down barriers to accessing the curriculum. You will be working closely with the SENCO in ensuring a set and plan is in place for the pupil, reviewing this regularly. Consistency and reliability are essential to ensure the child can build a trusting relationships and find a comfortable school environment. Placements will be reviewed throughout the year.

• Hold a minimum of a Level 2 TA qualification OR experience working within a care background
• Experience working with Children
• Calm, confident and proactive attitude required with the ability to use own initiative in difficult situations
• Available for at least 3 days per week
• Hold a Child Only DBS accessible on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one 

Teaching Personnel

As market leaders, Teaching Personnel are a reputable agency, with over 20 years experience, we hold valuable relationships with a variety of Schools across the North East.

Valuing our Educators, Teaching Personnel will offer;

• Competitive pay, paid weekly via the PAYE system (internal payroll team)
• AWR pay reviews (Agency Workers’ Regulations), ensuring your pay and working conditions are in line with the regulations
• CPD opportunities to help with your professional development e.g. Safeguarding, Team Teach etc.
• Ongoing support from your designated Consultant.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria)

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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