SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Ashington
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90 - £100 per day

Do you have experience supporting young people with Autism / ASD and additional educational needs?
Are you confident adapting your communication and approach to meet the individual needs of SEND students?
Can you provide patient and consistent support to help young people overcome barriers to learning?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary SEND setting in Ashington that supports students aged 11 - 18 with a range of additional educational needs, including Autism / ASD. The setting provides a supportive environment focused on helping students develop their confidence, independence and engagement with education.

The setting is looking to take on a SEND Teaching Assistant on a short to long-term basis. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will work alongside teaching staff to provide individual and classroom support, encourage positive behaviour and engagement, and help students access learning according to their individual needs.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with Autism / ASD and additional educational needs
• Experience supporting secondary-aged students is desirable
• A patient and supportive approach
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to adapt support to individual student needs
• A positive, proactive and resilient attitude

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 SEND 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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