Job Description

Do you have experience supporting young people as a Teaching Assistant?

Are you adaptable and flexible?

Do you have Knowledge of working with students with Autism? 

Do you have a Child and Adult DBS on the update service?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Independent College with their search for a SEND Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for you to work with a warm and positive school, who are focused on child engagement with a specific approach to children with autistic and ADHD traits. The school's specialist care, therapeutic services and vocational curriculum provides support for children with SEND and their next steps after college. The school creates an environment for each individual to develop academically, socially and emotionally before they take their next step into becoming independent. The college focuses on practical and functional life-skills that are a necessity for the students to then integrate within the community.

The college offers students with SEND the opportunity to gain further qualifications and experiences such as: BTECS, GCSE's, ASDAN accreditations and the opportunity to complete their Duke of Edinburgh award. Each student has a personalised education journey in alignment with their specific EHC Plan, which will assist the right SEND Teaching Assistant with helping fulfil the students potential. The curriculum is flexible with the pupils in mind, meaning that as the designated Teaching Assistant, it will be your responsibility to encourage the students to develop their vocational skills before heading out into the working world.

As one of the UK's largest education agencies, we offer a range of in-house career progression for the Teaching Assistant, which demonstrates our commitment to providing quality staff. Our long-standing relationship with schools mean that we can find you the position that is right for you, giving you guidance and advice along the way. This Teaching Assistant role is an September start for a Long-Term position with an opportunity to go permanent. We help Teaching Assistants find their next role in a supportive school environment to help them progress in their teaching journey.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience with SEND students as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant

 Excellent classroom management

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification - not a necessity

Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with 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 £200 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.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services