Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Darlington
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £95 - £100 per day
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?
Do you have the resilience and patience to support students with SEMH needs?
Are you looking for flexible day-to-day work in a rewarding SEND environment?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a fantastic SEND school based in Darlington. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment for students with SEMH needs, placing a strong focus on emotional wellbeing, positive behaviour strategies and building trusting relationships. Staff within the setting are committed to helping every student achieve their full potential both academically and personally.
The school is looking to take on a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant on a day-to-day basis. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will be supporting students with SEMH needs across a variety of age groups, helping to manage behaviour positively, encourage engagement within lessons and provide emotional support throughout the school day.
The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, specifically SEMH
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Strong behaviour management skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A proactive and adaptable attitude
• Experience working within a school or care setting
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: [email protected]
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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