Job Description:

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant, Warwick: Ongoing Full-Time, £95-£115 Daily

There are nine children in the SEN provision at this primary school in Warwick, and they’re all lovely. At the moment they’re seeing a different adult every other day, and most of them are pre-verbal, so consistency really matters for them.

We’re supporting the school while they find a permanent member of staff, and we’re looking for a primary SEN Teaching Assistant who’ll come in, get to know the children and stay. It’s full-time and ongoing, with no fixed end date. That depends on when the school makes its permanent appointment, and I’ll talk you through where they’re up to before you decide.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 and in small groups with primary-aged children whose main needs are communication and interaction
• Learn how each child communicates, whether that’s gestures, sounds, facial expressions or body language, and respond to it
• Build trust slowly through routine, patience and a calm presence
• Help children join in with lessons and daily activities at their own pace
• Provide personal care, including changing nappies, as a normal part of the day
• Work with the class teacher and team, and pass on what you notice about each child

Requirements

• Ideally 6+ months’ experience in a school setting, primary experience is a plus
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ideally with communication needs. If you’ve used Makaton or something similar, let me know.
• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant certificate or a degree in child psychology or similar is advantageous, but not essential
• Comfortable with personal care
• Calm, patient and happy with slow, quiet progress
• Reliable, because these children need to know you’ll be there

What’s On Offer
Pay is £95 to £115 a day, depending on experience, paid weekly.

This isn’t an easy role, and I’d rather you know that now than two weeks in. The work is personal and progress can be slow, but it’s a lovely group of children to be part of. You’ll see the difference you’re making, even if it’s in small moments, like a child choosing to sit next to you. Before you start, you'll know who you’re supporting and what’s expected. And if it isn’t right for you, that’s absolutely fine. We’d rather you tell us before you start than a few days in.

Why Sprint?

If you’re passionate about supporting students with additional needs in a role where you can build consistency and see the impact of your work every day, that’s exactly what we do.

Next Steps

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, register your interest today.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is previous experience working in a school setting.

Sprint Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Sprint Education

Sprint Education is a market leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. Specialists in SEND support for mainstream and SEN schools.

What Sprint Education offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Sprint Education 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.