Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: North East
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £95 - £100 per day
Do you have experience supporting children and young people with additional learning needs?
Are you a caring and patient SEND Teaching Assistant looking for flexible day-to-day work?
Do you have a passion for helping pupils build confidence and achieve their full potential?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming SEND provisions across the North East. These settings are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment, helping children and young people develop confidence, independence and achieve their full potential through a personalised approach to learning.
We are looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work on a day-to-day basis across a variety of SEND schools and specialist provisions. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will support pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism / ASD, Moderate Learning Difficulties / MLD, Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs, providing classroom support and helping learners access education in a positive and engaging way.
The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:
• Experience working with children and young people with additional needs
• Knowledge of Autism / ASD, SEMH, MLD, SLD or related needs
• Experience supporting learning within a classroom or specialist setting
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• 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 position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL: antonia.howker@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 01915807888
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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