Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for rewarding opportunities across Sheffield?
Academics, an established Education Agency, are acting as an agency and are currently recruiting an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to work on a temporary, flexible ongoing basis across a variety of welcoming specialist SEN provisions throughout Sheffield. This SEN Teaching Assistant role offers the opportunity to support children and young people with a range of additional needs in specialist educational settings across Sheffield. Some provisions include Post-16 learners, therefore applicants must hold both an Enhanced Child and Adult DBS, or be willing to obtain one.
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Specialist SEN Provision)
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract: Temporary, flexible ongoing supply
Pay: £92.56 - £100 per day (paid via PAYE, no umbrella company fees, inclusive of holiday pay, dependent on experience, training, qualifications and client rate available)
Start Date: ASAP or a start date that works for you
About the Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant in Sheffield, you will support pupils with a wide range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), speech and language difficulties, sensory needs and associated communication needs. Working as an SEN Teaching Assistant throughout Sheffield, you may provide 1:1 support, assist small groups or work alongside class teachers to deliver personalised learning programmes. Some roles may involve supporting personal care and helping pupils develop independence, communication skills and emotional regulation.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils with a variety of special educational needs within specialist provisions
Deliver individual and small group learning activities
Implement EHCP targets and behaviour support strategies
Support communication, social interaction and emotional wellbeingCandidate Requirements
Previous experience working within SEN schools or specialist provisions, or strong knowledge of SEN
Understanding of Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD, PMLD and associated learning needs
Calm, patient and resilient approach
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
Enhanced Child and Adult DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Previous experience supporting children or young people with additional needsWhat Academics Offer
Flexible SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities across specialist provisions throughout Sheffield
Competitive daily pay
Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
Temp to perm contracts (if you are looking for a permanent role).
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Salary description
£92.56 - £100.00 per day