Progress Teachers are recruiting for an SEND Teaching Assistant on behalf of a lovely school in the Ibstock area of Leicestershire (LE67). This is a full time long term position to start ASAP until July 2025 as a minimum, this position could also become permanent for the right candidate!

We focus on long-term and permanent employment, meaning that you return to the SAME school every day, therefore offering consistency not only to staff, but for the students also, with often this resulting in you transferring across onto schools contract.

The successful candidate will be working 1:1 to support a child in Y2 with a diagnosis of Autism, accessing a different curriculum and needs continuous 1:1 support. You may be asked to work with other pupils with a SEND diagnosis where needed.

Responsibilities:

Work with pupils with a variety of SEND Needs including Autism, ADHD, Sensory Needs and Physical Disabilities
Develop resources that enhance learning
Foster a positive learning environment through interactive activities.
Assist with behaviour management strategies to promote positive interactions, including de-escalating and re-directing behaviours.
Monitor and track progress of children's development.
Work closely with the school's SENDCO

Benefits of working with Progress Teachers:

· 5* Star Reviewed Agency - Over 90 positive reviews on Google.*

· Long-term and Permanent Focus – Offering consistency and reliability.

· Support & Guidance – Ongoing support provided throughout whole recruitment process, including CV writing, interview/trial preparation and professional development.

· Competitive Salary – You’ll receive Pay to Scale from day one through PAYE (minimum rate is £13.04ph)

· Work-Life Balance – 13 weeks holiday a year, as well as only working 8:30-15:30 Monday to Friday.

· £100 Referral Bonus (You do not have to be working through us to receive this).

Applicants must have prior experience within the education sector or similar sectors/roles such as Youth Work, Family Support Work, Behaviour Mentor or Children’s Residential Support Work.

*For the higher pay rate, you must have at least 2 years experience as a Teaching Assistant.

SEN Teaching Assistant