SEN Teaching Assistant

Location

Exeter, Devon | United Kingdom

Job description

Teaching Assistant for a 3-19 Specialist Provision

We are currently seeking to recruit Teaching Assistants to work Special Schools across Exeter - more specifically those who cater for children and young people aged 3-19.

• Salary: £77 - £85 a day
• Location: Exeter

We currently work with the majority of SEN Schools across Exeter who have requirements for both short term and long-term cover. We can offer candidates experience in a wide range of settings which will enable you to build upon career goals, develop your knowledge and experience and enhance your professional skills.

The ideal candidate will have to be approachable, reliable, and flexible to meet the needs of the schools.

Duties will include:

• Undertaking tasks set by the class teacher.
• Supporting children within the class
• Building up rapport between yourself and the pupils
• Managing the classroom under the direction of the class teacher
• Attending staff meetings
• Undertaking training to further develop your professional portfolio.
• Supporting children with SEN (SEN settings)
• Working with small groups or 1-2-1

You will need to have a strong work ethic as you will be undertaking a wide range of responsibilities within the classroom, taking direction from the classroom teacher You will also have experience of working with SEN pupils within an educational setting, and have the ability to build strong rapport with challenging pupils in mainstream and nurture-based provisions.

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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Salary

£11.85 - £12.25 per hour