Job Description

Do you have experience supporting young adults as a SEND Teaching Assistant?

Are you passionate about the development and progress of SEND students?

Do you have experience working with students with Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD, and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties / PMLD?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Specialist provision for students with autism, with their search for a SEND Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for you to work with a warm and positive further education site, who are focused on the development of the young adults within the site, with a specific approach to children with Autism and ADHD traits. The school has 11 students, with a wide range of needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD, and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties / PMLD, providing support for the students with their future independance outside of education. The independent school encourages the students aged 16+ to develop both socially and emotionally at their own place, whilst following the ASDAN qualifications. The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant will undertake the schools vision to cultivate a learning environment that embodies their values of collaboration, trust and ambition. You will show a strong commitment and a pro-active attitude towards the students education development and progression as they undergo their broad and balanced education.

This provision are helping the students prepare for adulthood through their comprehensive curriculum, teaching the students practical, functional life skills, personal care, communication and social interaction. The school are searching for the right SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team of strong and passionate educators focused on helping the students with their supported learning through personalised teaching and differentiated lessons based on each students needs. The SEND Teaching Assistant must have a strong knowledge or experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, specifically Autism / ASD, Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD, and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties / PMLD. 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 starts as soon as possible and is 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 1:1 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.