1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £90-£110 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to make a real difference through dedicated 1:1 SEND support?

Can you build trust, overcome barriers to learning and help a KS4 student with Autism / ASD thrive?

Do you have the patience, resilience and SEND experience to make every school day count?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school based in Rotherham, who are looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant. The school supports young people with additional learning needs, providing a specialist educational environment tailored to their individual needs.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis, starting immediately. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 support to a Key Stage 4 / KS4 student with a diagnosis of Autism / ASD and an Education, Health and Care Plan / EHCP, helping them engage with learning, manage their emotions and develop independence while following individual support strategies.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, Level 2 or Level 3, is desirable
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly Autism / ASD
• Experience providing 1:1 support and working with students who have EHCPs
• Team Teach training is desirable
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting young people with additional 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
• 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 interested in this Teaching Assistant 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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