SEN Teaching Assistant New

Are you passionate about working with children? And love to make a difference of the lives of others? 

Teaching Personnel are working alongside a Secondary School in Consett (DH8). You will be working alongside pupils with ages 11-16 with SEND, assisting them through lessons and preparing them for a smooth transition. 

This is a full-time position. Working hours are 8:15 – 15:15. Pay for this role is between £420 - £450 per week.

The school is devoted to providing a supportive, stimulating, and engaging educational environment that encourages challenge, creativity, and autonomous learning. They want the children to develop a feeling of community, grow in confidence, and feel inspired.

Many children and young people will have SEN of some kind at some time during their education. Early years providers (for example, nurseries or childminders), mainstream schools, colleges and other organisations can help most children and young people succeed with some changes to their practice or additional support, but some children and young people will need extra help for some or all their time in education and training 

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide support under the direction and supervision of teaching staff to assist pupils to access the curriculum and participate fully in school activities
• Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress
• Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task based on the expectations for individual pupils
• Provide support for pupils with challenging behaviour taking account of support plans and risk assessments under the direct supervision of a teacher

A successful candidate must provide the following

• Must an enhanced child and adult DBS registered with the update service or be willing to apply for one
• Patient and Reliable
• Experience working with people with SEN / Disabilities
• Be confident supporting children and young people
• Worked as a Care / Support worker

This role is due to commence and required until the end of the academic year with the potential of being extended.

To be considered for this role you must meet all the requirements above, if so, please apply with your CV!

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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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