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Hays Education is looking for a graduate Special Educational Needs practitioner to join our team of dedicated Teaching Assistants supporting SEN schools across Leicestershire. The ideal candidate has a degree in Special Educational Needs or similar field and is ready to take on a new role as a Teaching Assistant.
Here at Hays, we work with a number of schools across Leicestershire including Leicester, Market Harborough, Lutterworth, Hinckley and Loughborough. As a Teaching Assistant working with Hays, you will have the opportunity to work in schools local to you whilst retaining control of your work-life balance.
Your new role
In your new job as a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will have access to both part-time and full-time opportunities in SEND schools across Leicestershire. You'll draw upon your academic studies to work with like-minded practitioners to support pupils with a range of additional needs including SEMH, ASD, ADHD and PMLD. Hays Teaching Assistants make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people who have a range of care needs, life experiences and personalities which make every day different! You'll benefit from on-going support from your Hays consultant, Hollie, who will help you find the placements which suit your skills and needs.
What you need to succeed
To succeed in your new job, you'll have a degree in Special Educational Needs (or similar field) with recent experience working in a school setting. You'll have an excellent knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the ability to apply this knowledge to supporting young people in a classroom environment. You're someone who loves a challenge and you enjoy adapting to new situations. You'll have experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, Autism Spectrum Conditions, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and/or Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities. Most importantly, you'll be confident stepping into a new school and ready to support pupils with a range of needs.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive, Weekly Pay: We offer competitive rates of pay which fairly reward your hard work
- Dedicated SEND Consultants: Find new opportunities in a competitive graduate market with the support of our SEND team
- Flexible Opportunities: Work around your schedule for a better work/life balance, without compromising on commitments
- Professional Development: Access a range of resources to support your career growth including a dedicated consultant
- Exclusive Job Opportunities: Get first access to live job opportunities in Leicestershire
- Hays also offers an excellent Refer a Friend scheme worth £250 in high street vouchers
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call Hollie on .
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new job in Primary Education, call Hollie for a confidential discussion about your career.
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