Job Description

Role: SEN TA

Location: Northampton

Salary: £20,800+ (TBC on successful application and experience)

Contract: Temporary with the potential for Permanent appointment

Are you a creative individual who enjoys promoting a love of learning? Do you have experience with working in a SEND environment and looking for a new challenge? Most importantly, are you someone who can help inspire learners and strive to provide a positive experience of education?

If yes, we are looking for you! We have an exciting opportunity in SEND settings based in Northampton for children aged 5 to 11. If successfully appointed, you would be responsible for supporting the class teacher as well as supporting individuals/small groups to facilitate their learning and social interaction. Many students require adapted learning materials and differentiated instruction as they come from a variety of circumstances and are taught a broad and balanced curriculum which is effectively differentiated to accommodate ability, gaps in learning and personal development.

Requirements:

CACHE/NVQ Level 2/3 or HLTA

Experience of: Supporting at Key Stage 1 and 2.

Teaching students with SEND (predominantly SEMH and ASD).

Knowledge and understanding of: the theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g., classroom organisation and learning strategies).

Knowledge of curriculum and national strategies; the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of students’ progress; the statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEN and Child Protection; EHCP review process, effective reasonable adjustments and support; the positive links necessary within school and with all its stakeholders; effective teaching and learning styles.

Overtly promote the values and achievements of the school to the community. To be aware of and follow the company Equality, Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policies

Have and create high expectations of staff and students

The key benefits of working with Simply Education are…

Your own dedicated consultant with around the clock access via phone.

Access to our Educational Development Managers who provide free CPD training.

Email and SMS confirmation of bookings.

£75 refer-a-friend scheme.

FREE 2-day teaching assistant course provided.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals to transition to the SEN setting. If you like the sound of this role or would like some more information, then don’t hesitate in contacting us! Please click APPLY and send us a copy of your CV or if you would like an informal chat about the job role, please contact Charlotte Blacker on (url removed) or call our Northampton branch on (phone number removed).

* As part of the recruitment process, all candidates are required to have 2 years referencing, provide a 10-year history of education/work and have an enhanced DBS