SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant - Luton

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 Luton. 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.

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We look forward to hearing from you!