SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you an enthusiastic, perceptive graduate keen to make a positive difference in the lives of young people? Do you want to join a team of inspired professionals such as behavioural therapists, specialist teachers and educational psychologists?

A brilliant SEN school in Dartford is searching for a SEN Teaching Assistant to support teaching in the classroom. This role is a full-time, long-term position which commences ASAP.

The school is very creative and has been awarded "Outstanding" by Ofsted and is looking for a creative individual to enhance their support of SEN children at the school. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide 1:1 support with a young person. Ensuring they receive a prestige education with appropriate care and creating an environment pupils can excel in.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is ideal for a graduate in Psychology/Criminology/Social Sciences because:

• You will gain experience working in an environment where assessing psychological needs is part of the role.

• Further training opportunities

• You will receive training alongside class teachings and additional support training for SEN.

• You will work with specialist staff and equipment

SEN Teaching Assistant - Job Description

• Teaching Assistant providing 1:1 support

• Starting ASAP

• £95 - £105 per day

• Full-time, full academic year, term-time only.

• Based in Dartford

About the SEN Teaching Assistant 1:1 Support Role

• Utilising your creativity to excite and inspire pupils

• Providing 1:1 Support for pupils across Key Stages 1&2 with behaviour requirements as well as SEN.

• Tailored, high-quality CPD.

• Making learning accessible and engaging for a range of SEN (ASD, Dyslexia, ADHD)

SEN Teaching Assistant - Person Specification

• 1:1 or 2:1 Degree

• Understand of SEN

• Experience with children (personal or professional)

• Strong communication skills

• Open Minded

• Creative

SEN Teaching Assistant - About The School

• Progressive, diverse and supportive team.

• Located near Dartford - Good transport links and on site parking

• Teacher training opportunities for graduates after 1 full academic year.

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.
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