SEN Teaching Assistant Permanent

SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location: Wakefield

Start date: Immediate

Contract Type: Long term, temporary.

Job Type: full/part time

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Salary: £80 – £90 per day, depending on experience

Leader Education is currently recruiting for multiple SEN Teaching Assistants for an Autism specialist SEND school in Wakefield.

This ‘outstanding‘ school supports secondary school students aged 11 to 19 with severe, complex, or profound and multiple learning difficulties including autism, sensory impairment, associated challenging behaviour, and medical and physical difficulties. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working with children or adults with additional needs in a school or care setting.

The job:

• Provide support to students with SEND needs in a small group or 1:1 setting
• Understand and follow individual health and care plans
• To take direction and assist the class teacher
• Help and allow students develop their own voice
• Ensure the best quality of education for each pupil
• Provide a safe, stimulating, happy and friendly environment
• Engage with the students throughout their learning whilst in the classroom
• Create and maintain supportive and calming relationships with the students
• Liaising with SENCO and the designated safeguarding lead to promote positive outcomes.

You:

• Have experience of working with children/students with SEND needs
• Are knowledgeable, dedicated, and passionate
• Are understanding and have empathy
• Have a passion for teaching and learning
• Ability to make learning enjoyable and fun
• Experience of moving and handling would be beneficial but not essential
• Ideally Team Teach trained but not essential – free training is available
• Are motivated and enthusiastic
• Have great communication skills
• Have a fun but firm presence.

Leader Education can offer:

• Competitive pay rates: £80 – £90 per day
• Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme: £100 per referral (terms apply)
• Free CPD including Team Teach
• A dedicated consultant to answer any queries and for ongoing support
• Potential permanent contract after a qualifying period
• Staff socials

This is a long term contract with a strong possibility of becoming a permanent contract.

If you have the above skills and believe you are a great match for the role, please apply now.

Leader Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, all applicants must go through a thorough vetting procedure, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.