SEN Teaching Assistant

Do you have experience supporting children with SEND on a 1:1 basis? Are you passionate about helping young children overcome barriers to learning? Do you have the resilience and patience to support a child with additional needs within a Primary setting? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Primary School in Chesterfield, who are looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant to join their SEND provision. The school promotes an inclusive and nurturing environment, with a supportive Senior Leadership Team committed to ensuring all pupils and staff are given the tools to succeed. The school is looking to take on a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis until July, with continuation into September for the right SEND Teaching Assistant. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will be supporting a SEN child in Year 1 on a 1:1 basis, helping them to engage positively within lessons and supporting their social and emotional development throughout the school day. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have: Experience working with children with SEND within a school setting Experience supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis A patient, calm and nurturing approach Strong communication and behaviour management skills The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff A proactive and adaptable attitude 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: rowan.horton CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.  Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment