SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics

Posted 7 days ago, valid for 16 days

Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8BW, England

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a SEN Teaching Assistant who will support children with special educational needs in accessing education.
Candidates should have experience working with pupils with SEN requirements, disabilities, or additional needs, particularly with children facing challenges like autism or cerebral palsy.
The role requires a Qualified Teaching Assistant with strong communication skills and the ability to promote positive interactions and independence among students.
Academics offers generous rates of pay and a supportive work environment, with a dedicated SEN Consultant and exclusive access to numerous schools.
Applicants should have at least some experience in school environments, although specific salary details are not provided.

SEN Teaching Assistant

Could you support children with special educational needs to access education? We provide staff to schools across the area, and we believe in the values of kindness, inclusion, and respect- does this sound like you?

Do you have experience of supporting pupils with SEN requirements, additional needs, or disabilities? Are you confident in working with children with autism, cerebral palsy, MLD, SpLD, or other SEN barriers? Have you ever had experience with PECS, Makaton, BSL, or any communication method?

The Job…

You'll be kept busy, working with pupils across Key Stages within the classroom to access their education. Your days will be varied, supporting children to engage with tasks set by the class teacher, and reach their potential. You'll take initiative, be resilient, and drive pupils to achieve and progress. You'll work on learning activities, promote confidence, and encourage pupils to act independently to succeed.

You'll Be…

A Qualified Teaching Assistant with experience of children with a disability or SEN
Experienced working in school environments
Able to hold student attention and focus with excellent communication skills
Promote happiness, self-reliance and encourage positive interactions

We're… Academics!

Academics are an established and respected education recruiter
Generous rates of pay
A dedicated SEN Consultant
A large number of schools exclusive to Academics
Honest and friendly service
Access to our 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Our staff say…

'I had never registered with an agency before and Academics have been wonderful!'
'A warm, friendly, but professional service'
'I have worked for several teaching agencies in the past, but this is the first time that I have felt like 'more than just a number'

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