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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job Title: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Leicester

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

£80 - £100 per day (depending on experience and role specifics)

Start date: Immediate

Must have a valid and enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply for one)

We are seeking an outstanding 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with this school to deliver high quality interventions and build good rapport and relationships with their students.

Part of the role would include delivering high quality interventions for a child who has social, emotional mental health (SEMH). All planning for this role is prepared by the class teacher so you would just be responsible for delivering the sessions on a 1:1 basis and creating a learning environment where the child feels safe and comfortable to explore their learning.

Key Responsibilities:

- To support students to access their learning.

- To deliver targeted interventions

- Support the students to become re-engaged with their learning.

- Model and promote high behaviour expectations.

- Communicate effectively and build rapport and common interests with the students to inspire and motivate them.

- To prepare the students for life beyond school.

Key Requirements:

- An understanding of SEMH needs

- Ability to work independently

- Strong communication skills.

- Resilience.

- Ability to inspire and motivate students.

- Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

- Driving license and access to own transport is essential