Job Description:

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Mansfield
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £92.63 - £100 per day

Do you have experience supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and moderate or severe learning difficulties (MLD/SLD)?

Are you a proactive and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential?

Do you have the patience, resilience and adaptability to support children with a range of special educational needs?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school based in Mansfield, supporting children aged 3-11 with special educational needs and disabilities. The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment for children with a range of additional needs, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and moderate or severe learning difficulties (MLD/SLD), with a focus on helping every child develop their confidence, independence and learning.

The school is looking to take on an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, with both part-time and full-time opportunities available on a long-term and day-to-day supply basis. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored 1:1 and small group support, assist with classroom activities and adapt learning approaches to meet the individual needs of pupils with ASD, MLD and SLD.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Relevant qualifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent are desirable

• Experience working with children with SEND, particularly autism spectrum disorder (ASD), moderate learning difficulties (MLD) or severe learning difficulties (SLD)

• Experience providing 1:1 support and working with small groups of children with additional needs

• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to supporting children's learning and development

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Patience, resilience and adaptability when supporting children with a range of learning needs

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• Flexibility to choose between part-time and full-time opportunities

• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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