SEND Teaching Assistant

Engage Partners

Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 4 hours

Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 7AS, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant is needed for a school in Ticehurst to support children with Speech and Language difficulties.
Candidates should have experience or a strong interest in working with children with complex needs and be confident in managing behavior.
The role requires the ability to build meaningful relationships with students, particularly non-verbal children facing communication challenges.
Engage Education offers competitive pay aligned with national scales, along with free CPD sessions and well-being support.
Applicants must hold appropriate qualifications and have a valid UK driving license; salary details are competitive but not specified in the listing.

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant Wanted for School in Ticehurst

Are you passionate about supporting children and young adults with Speech and Language difficulties? If so, we want to hear from you!

Engage Education is partnering with a Complex Needs provision in Ticehurst that provides support to children aged 5 to 16 with language challenges. If you're caring, patient, and eager to join a supportive SEND school environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our school promotes a total communication approach, utilising diverse strategies to help students develop their communication skills. All staff, including those in non-child facing roles, receive training in sign-supported English.

About the Role:

Experience or a strong interest in working with children with complex needs.
Confident in managing behaviour and supporting diverse learning requirements.
Ability to build meaningful professional relationships with students.
Support for non-verbal children and those facing communication challenges.
A fun yet firm presence in the classroom.
A valid UK driving licence and access to a car.

About Us: Engage Education is a leading education recruitment agency focused on professional development and support. We offer:

Competitive pay aligned with national scales (AWR compliant).
Free CPD sessions to enhance your skills.
Your own dedicated consultant for personalised support.
A £50 'Refer a Friend’ bonus.
Well-being support, travel discounts, and exclusive retail offers.

How to Apply: To apply, please submit your application below or contact us directly. All candidates must have appropriate qualifications, and teachers must hold a formally-recognised teaching qualification.

If you do not hear from us within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have not been successful for this role.

Please note that all candidates will need a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance with this process will be provided.

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