SEN Teaching Assistant New

Teaching Personnel is on the lookout for resilient and passionate Teaching Assistants to join a full-time role supporting an SEND school in Ossett. In this position, you will be based in the classroom, working closely with children who have a variety of additional needs, such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and behavioral challenges, among others. This role requires a dedicated individual who can offer both academic and emotional support, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all students. Ideal candidates will have previous experience working with students with additional needs in a school setting, demonstrating patience, adaptability, and commitment to student development.

Main Duties:

• To be responsible for the safety of children by exercising adequate support and supervision
• Support the Class Teacher with resources and general classroom activities 
• Record pupil progress and behaviour
• Personal care (feeding, changing, toileting)
• Enhance the social, emotional and mental health of children

Requirements:

• Previous or relevant experience working with SEND children
• Eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident
  • We do not accept those on skilled worker visas
• Minimum of three months UK residency
• Have an overseas criminal clearance (if applicable) or willing to apply for one
• Have a child enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to apply for one
• Please ensure you have references available upon request covering the last 24 months of employment

If you are interested in applying or finding out more then please apply with your most recent CV.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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