SEND Teaching Assistant

Due to a significant increase in demand, Teaching Personnel are excited to offering guaranteed work contracts for exceptional SEN TA based in the Bishop Auckland and County Durham.

Every term, Teaching Personnel are able to offer select experienced SEND Support Staff a place on our Guaranteed Work Scheme which provides educators with that all-important guaranteed income, whilst retaining the flexibility of supply work. We are currently looking for SEND Support Staff who are able to support in SEND and SEMH provisions across Primary and Secondary age ranges in and around County Durham Area. We are looking for suitable candidates to start in January.

Benefits of the Guaranteed Work Scheme include:

• Assurance that you will receive work in schools
• Guarantees that you will receive income for at least the number of days (less one) that you make yourself available every week under the terms of the scheme
• Means that you don't have to manage relationships with multiple agencies
• Minimises your payroll administration and tax issues

How it works:

• Once you have registered with us and built up good feedback in our client schools, we will discuss how many days you can commit to being free for supply work.
• We will guarantee to pay you for every day less one (per week), even if there is no work available.
• In order to be paid for not working, you will need to have fulfilled the terms and conditions of the scheme

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs is desirable but not essential.
• A compassionate and patient nature, with a genuine commitment to supporting the learning and well-being of SEN students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, colleagues, and parents/carers.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development, with a willingness to participate in training provided by the school.
• A positive attitude, adaptability, and resilience in the face of challenges.

If you wish to be considered for this role, then apply with your CV today.

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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