Sen Teaching Assistant

East Midlands/ contract / £95 - 110 per day

Do you have experience providing 1:1 support to children with additional needs?

Are you confident supporting a Key Stage 1 / KS1 pupil with autism / ASD and ADHD?

Are you a patient and adaptable Teaching Assistant who can help a child engage positively with their learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive and inclusive mainstream primary school in Derby, who are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant. The school is committed to creating a welcoming environment where every child is supported to develop and achieve their potential.

The school is looking to take on a part-time Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis from ASAP until July 2027, working mornings only from 8:30am to 12:30pm. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Key Stage 1 / KS1 pupil with autism / ASD and ADHD, helping them access learning, remain engaged and receive consistent support throughout the morning.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children with additional needs, particularly autism / ASD and ADHD
• Experience providing 1:1 support within an education setting
• An understanding of supporting pupils within Key Stage 1 / KS1
• A patient, calm and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to adapt support to meet the individual needs of the child

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 0115 8241888

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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