Posted 1 month ago
A new opportunity has become available in the Kettering area for a Teaching Assistant for SEN needs. We are looking to expand our dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant team to support our local schools in need.
We are recruiting a Teaching Assistant for SEN needs for a purpose-built secondary school catering for students aged 11-19 years with severe and complex learning disabilities. As a Teaching Assistant for SEN needs you will work on a 1:1 or small group basis to support students with personal care needs and enable them to fully access the tailored curriculum.
Salary : £90 - 110 a day
Contract : Daily Cover / Long Term Roles Available
Title : Teaching Assistant SEN
Hours : 8:30 till 4:30 - Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting students with personal care needs
- Supporting students' learning using specialised communication strategies, assistive technology and adapted activities.
- Engaging students in sensory exploration, soft play and enrichment activities appropriate to their level of development.
- Supporting students during therapeutics sessions, hydrotherapy and rebound therapy.
- Monitoring pupil progress and contributing to multi-disciplinary meetings.
- Building positive relationships with students to promote their wellbeing, independence and self-esteem.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people with SEND is preferred. Full training will be provided.
The benefits of working with Simply Education:
- 24 hour access to the SEN consultant Jessica in the Northamptonshire Office
- No or minimal timesheets
- A range of specialist provisions in Northamptonshire and Warwickshire
- FREE CPD Training including (SEND specific)
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Subject to two years of satisfactory references
- An Enhanced DBS check
We are working with the schools to locate Teaching assistants that will support students to flourish within a caring, stimulating environment tailored to their complex needs. If you share our student-first ethos, apply now to join our supportive team.
If you are interested in the role please contact Jess our experienced SEND consultant who can help you with more details on 01604 372 495 or email your CV to jessica@simplyeducation.co.uk
REF: JAB-TASEN-NNN8