SEND Teaching Assistant

Sheffield

Temporary – Permanent (Full time Position) – Flexible working hours available.

£420 - £465 Per Week

Start date: 4th of November 2024 – Flexible start dates available

Please note: This position is offering a temporary to permanent contract!

Do you have experience working within care, child and youth support, health and therapy, social services, Nursing, or hands-on teaching and are seeking a fulfilling career change? Your skills can truly make a profound impact! Join us as a SEND Teaching Assistant and help empower, inspire, support, and make a difference in the lives of students with diverse needs to thrive—apply now and embark on your journey with us today!

The role

This dedicated SEND specialist school in Sheffield supports children aged 11-19 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We are seeking a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant to help students with speech and language difficulties, heightened anxieties, and varying levels of autism. Your role will involve creating a calm environment, providing personal care, assisting with mobility, and administering medical interventions (training provided).

Join our dynamic team where every day is an opportunity to inspire and empower! Help students thrive academically and emotionally, celebrating their unique abilities and fostering independence. If you’re ready to make a positive impact and experience the joy of watching your students grow, we want to hear from you! Your rewarding journey starts here!

The School

At our school, we provide exceptional education for young people with severe and complex learning difficulties. Our mission is to empower every student to reach their maximum potential and actively engage in both school life and their communities. Our passionate staff collaborates creatively with students, delivering imaginative and engaging learning experiences that inspire growth.

We offer an aspirational, personalised, and multi-sensory curriculum designed to ensure students find joy and success in their learning journey. Candidates should be ready to embrace the responsibilities of basic care and hygiene, enabling students to fully access the curriculum, including personal care and feeding needs.

If you are committed, patient, and enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with SEND, we encourage you to apply! Join us in creating a positive impact and shaping brighter futures!

Responsibilities:

Support the Class Teacher and Senior Leadership Team in delivering the curriculum and student support.
Promote, encourage and support students in developing independent learning skills.

Comply with policies on child protection, health, safety, confidentiality, and data protection; report concerns appropriately.

Ensure all students have equal access to learning opportunities.

Contribute to the school’s ethos and goals, appreciating the roles of other professionals.

Requirements

The desired Candidate will have:

Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those with speech and language difficulties and autism.

Understanding of hoisting and mobility assistance; Must be willing to complete training if not already trained.
Training in specific areas - depending on the role, training in areas such as autism awareness, behaviour management strategies, or specific communication methods (like Makaton or PECS) may be required.

Training in relevant learning/behaviour strategies e.g. SEN, Team Teach, Positive Handling, First Aid

Patience and empathy in dealing with diverse learning and behavioural challenges.

Open to ongoing training in specialised care and support procedures relevant to SEND.

Relevant qualifications and experience within education or related fields of work.
Must have a minimum of GCSEs in English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications.

What we offer

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

Social and networking events.

Pension contributions.

CPD to help with your professional development.

Access to a dedicated consultant.

Access to free courses such as Team Teach.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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