SEN Teaching Assistant

South West/ temporary / £85 - 95 per day

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Torquay

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £85 - £95 per day

Are you adaptable and flexible to the needs of others?

Are you passionate and enthusiastic about making a difference?

Do you have experience working with children with Autism or challenging behaviours?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an aspirational school for children and young people with learning disabilities. It is a purpose built school with a very supportive senior leadership team. The school holds great core values and promotes a strong sense of community and equality. They pride themselves on ensuring every child has stimulating and engaging opportunities for learning and reaching achievable goals.

The school is looking for a very experienced, dedicated and passionate SEN TA for a full-time position, with the opportunity of being employed permanently. The successful applicant would be working across all age groups from Primary up to Secondary. If you have experience working with children who are diagnosed with Autism / ASD, SLD / Severe Learning Difficulties, PMLD / Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties / ADD / Attention Deficit Disorder then it’s highly likely we will be able to find a rewarding role for you.

The successful applicant will also need to work very closely and liaise with the other 1:1 TA’s / 1:1 Teaching Assistants, parents and SEN class Teachers to ensure good communication and that needs and goals are being met.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

  • Experience working within SEND settings – 6 months
  • Experience supporting children in groups or 1:1
  • Excellent classroom management
  • A caring and nurturing personality

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: 01392 693 313

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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