Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Semilong, Northampton

Hours: 39 hours per week, term time only

Salary: £18,000+ (TBC on successful application and experience)

Contract: Temporary with the potential for Permanent appointment

Are you a creative individual who enjoys promoting a love of learning? Do you have experience working in a SEND environment and are looking for a new challenge? Most importantly, are you someone who can help inspire learners and strive to provide a positive experience of education?

If yes, we are looking for you! We have an exciting opportunity in a growing SEND school setting. This primary special school caters to children between the ages of 4 and 11 with severe or profound learning difficulties, communication and physical difficulties. We also cater for pupils on the autistic spectrum. Some children may also have multi-sensory impairment and complex medical difficulties. As the school continues to grow, they are looking to expand their team to provide even more support for future students!

Requirements:

• CACHE/NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning in the Classroom or similar is ideal, however, unqualified candidates will be considered with appropriate experience.
• Experience in SEND settings or supporting SEN learners.
• Understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
• A commitment to putting the child first and treating them as an individual.
• A positive and creative approach to meeting pupils' individual needs.

The key benefits of working with our team are:

• Your own dedicated consultant with around-the-clock access via phone.
• Access to our Educational Development Managers who provide free CPD training.
• Email and SMS confirmation of bookings.
• FREE 2-day teaching assistant course provided.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants to transition to the SEN setting. If you like the sound of this role or would like more information, please click APPLY and send us a copy of your CV. For an informal chat about the job role, please contact Charlotte on 01604 372 495.

As part of the recruitment process, all candidates are required to have 2 years of referencing, provide a 10-year history of education/work, and have an enhanced DBS.