Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant Newark NG- 105 Long Term to Permanent Immediate Start

Long Term Futures is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at a specialist school in Newark. The successful candidate will provide vital support to children with special educational needs (SEN).

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students within a specialist setting that prioritises holistic care and education. You will work closely with both verbal and non-verbal autistic learners, helping them reach their full potential.

• Provide personalised support to students with diverse needs, both in the classroom and during one-to-one or small group sessions.
• Assist students in understanding and following teachers' instructions.
• Support individual learners in the classroom or provide targeted assistance in the learning support department.
• Monitor and record pupil progress to support their development effectively.

• Previous experience in a teaching or teaching assistant role.
• Experience working with SEN children, particularly those with ADD/ADHD or Autism.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students effectively.
• A positive, flexible, and enthusiastic approach to supporting children.

• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate, registered with the online update service, or be willing to apply for a new one.
• Provide two professional child-related references covering the last two years.

If you're passionate about supporting children with SEN, please upload your CV via the application page or contact Reuben at LTF Recruitment directly.

Please note: All applicants must have a valid DBS certificate and provide two references.