Location: Leicester
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £92.63 - £100 per day
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to achieve their full potential?
Do you have a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, or at least six months of experience working with children with SEND?
Are you looking for a rewarding full-time role where every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting difference?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive school in Leicester that is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop confidence, independence and achieve their individual goals through tailored support.
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils with a range of additional needs throughout the school day. You will deliver 1:1 and small group interventions, adapt learning activities to meet individual needs, support pupils with personal care where required and use positive behaviour support strategies to encourage engagement and emotional regulation. A good understanding of adaptive teaching, pre-key stage assessment and the wider curriculum will be essential in helping pupils access learning successfully.
The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:
• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, or a minimum of six months' recent experience supporting children with SEND.
• A strong understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and the ability to adapt learning to meet individual needs.
• Experience supporting pupils through 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Knowledge of behaviour support strategies, emotional regulation techniques and pre-key stage assessment.
• Confidence supporting pupils with personal care where required.
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach with a genuine passion for helping every child succeed.
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme* (Terms and Conditions apply).
• CPD Courses and certificates through 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 interested in this SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity, click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch to discuss this fantastic role.
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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.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
Salary description
£92.63 - £100.00 per day