SEND Teaching Assistant

Engage Education

Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 14 days

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 4NB

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Engage Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for Primary or Secondary schools in Borehamwood, requiring experience or qualifications in supporting students with SEND.
The role involves working with pupils aged 6-14 years, many of whom have EHCPS or are likely to receive one, and may require assistance with intimate care needs.
Candidates should have a background in supporting students with ASD, learning difficulties, and complex needs, with experience in PECS and Makaton being desirable.
The position offers flexible or part-time work, with salaries aligned to national scales and additional benefits including free CPD sessions and a £50 Amazon voucher for referrals.
Applicants must have a valid enhanced DBS check and are encouraged to apply directly or through Engage Education, with a response expected within two working days.

SEND Teaching Assistant - Borehamwood

Primary or Secondary

Teaching Assistant Qualification or Experience Required

At Engage we are working to increase the pool of support staff we can offer to Primary and Secondary Schools across Hertsmere. The role will involve 1:1 or small group work supporting students with SEND, so a background supporting SEND is preferred. If you are seeking flexible/part time work, or a long term role in Education, this role could be for you!

About the role:

The needs of the pupils they cater for range from:

ASD (verbal and non-verbal)
EHCPs
Learning difficulties
Complex needs

We are looking for SEND TA to work with an inclusion team across classes of pupils age 6-14 years old. The pupils all have SEND and have EHCPS or are highly likely to get one. The pupils are awaiting places at specialist SEND schools.

Staff may need to manage the pupils intimate care needs in terms of nappy changing and feeding. Any experience with PECS and Makaton is desirable along with an understanding of ASC, global delay and sensory needs. A strong knowledge of safeguarding is essential.

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
Free CPD sessions
Your own dedicated consultant
Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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