Description
SEND Teaching Assistant required in Sheldon
£80-£95 per day
Immediate start
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a SEND Teaching Assistant in a friendly mainstream Primary School based in Sheldon. The primary school is looking for an experienced and talented SEN TA to support their new SEN hub and bring a new energy to the school. The needs of the hub are only mild SEND for year 1 children, getting down to their level and being hands on is extremely important in this role. The school has really passionate staff with a real community feel so they would like someone who can mould into the setting and really bed themselves in at the school.
Do you hold a Level 2 NVQ or above?
Have you provided 1-1 or small group SEND TA work before?
Are you comfortable working with children with SEND?
The role will include:
Offering students additional support on a 1-1 basis
Supporting small groups of students
Supporting with diverse learning needs
Providing guidance and encouragement
Dealing with challenging behaviour
Helping create and maintain and positive working environment
Leading group work
Liaising with the class teacher and SENDCo, SLT, parent’s or carers when appropriate
Helping the class teacher with pupil observations
Monitoring student’s progress
Roles requirements:
At least 12 months experience supporting children in a school environment
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with students and staff
Excellent communication skills
Excellent behavioural management skills
Availability to work 8:15-3:45 term time
This position will start in September 2024 and will continue for at least the first school term. For the right candidate, the position could be extended to the end of the academic year July 2025.
The school are ideally looking for someone who is able to commit to a full time role (Monday-Friday), but Part-time may also be considered.
As a SEND Teaching Assistant through TeacherActive you will receive:
Competitive rates of pay
Support from a dedicated team of consultants
An excellent referral scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
Access to a range of unique positions in our schools
If you are interested in a role as a SEND Teaching Assistant, please contact Josh on (phone number removed) or email your CV to
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.
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