SEN Teaching Assistant
REF: SENPLOY/134890
Education ⫽ SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs
Chesterfield
£85 - 100 per day
Temp to Perm, Full time
Job description
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Do you thrive in diverse and dynamic educational environments? We're seeking dedicated Supply SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team and support students in mainstream schools.
At Teaching Personnel we believe that every child deserves access to quality education and support tailored to their individual needs. As a Supply SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that students with SEN receive the attention, encouragement, and assistance they require to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with SEN, assisting with academic tasks, social interactions, and personal development.
- Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators), and other staff members to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and accommodations.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
- Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and resources to differentiate instruction and meet the diverse needs of students with SEN.
- Monitor student progress, assess learning outcomes, and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including parents and caregivers.
Requirements:
- Experience working with students with SEN in an educational setting, preferably in mainstream schools.
- Understanding of various SEN conditions, learning styles, and behavioral strategies.
- Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Relevant qualifications or certifications (e.g. , CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, SEN-specific training) are desirable but not essential.
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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