Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Halifax

An Energetic and Compassionate Individual Needed as a Teaching Assistant.

Contact us for this rewarding opportunity as a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Halifax.

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen at a Secondary Specialist School for an experienced, secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Halifax. Although the student is preparing to enter year 7, he is working at emerging y1 levels which and is recently having a difficult transition from Primary into Secondary. Therefore this job may also suit someone with a primary SEN background who would be happy to work in a secondary setting as a 1:1 assistant. There are specific medical needs associated with medical administration for epilepsy, personal care is sometimes required and the young person has a diagnosis for autism, with specific focus on Speech and Language, communication (we use PECS and partial BSL mainly) and sometimes escalatory behaviours that require physical intervention. There is both an ILDP and EHCP.

What we expect of a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Halifax:

Someone who can form meaningful relationships with students
Someone who is confident in behaviour management and de-escalation
Some kind, empathetic and dedicated
Someone who is happy to also have an element of administration

In return as a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Halifax, we can offer you:

Competitive rates upwards of 90 per day and comparatively short working days
Appropriate medical administration training for the right candidate who might require it
A supportive team and environment
A very rewarding role in which you will make a real difference in a child's life

The successful candidate should be aware that the child in most likely to start at our school in September, although this is not yet confirmed. There is an element of flexibility required on the part of the candidate which can be spoken about at interview.

Academics has been a trusted agency in the area for over 17 years and has existing links across Yorkshire and the UK, making us the first call for a very large client base of schools.

If you are a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Halifax, please apply by sending us your CV now and we will call you. If you have any questions prior to this, we would be happy to help.

We look forward to hearing from you!