SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Retford

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within a mainstream school in Retford?

Academics, an established Education Agency, are acting as an agency and are recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to work across supportive mainstream schools throughout Retford. This is a temporary, flexible ongoing supply opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with additional needs.

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire

Contract: Temporary, flexible ongoing supply

Pay: £92.56 - £100 per day (dependent on experience, training, qualifications and client rate available, paid via PAYE - no umbrella company fees, inclusive of holiday pay)

Start Date: ASAP or a start date that works for you

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs within mainstream schools across Retford. Support may include working on a 1:1 basis, in small groups or alongside the class teacher to help pupils access learning.

The SEN Teaching Assistant role would suit someone who has a good understanding of SEN and is confident adapting their approach to meet individual needs. Experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties or other additional needs would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils with SEN within mainstream classrooms

Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required

Help pupils access the curriculum and engage with learning

Support pupils' communication, confidence and independence

Encourage positive behaviour using appropriate strategies

Work closely with teachers and other school staff

Adapt support to meet individual pupil needs

Follow safeguarding and school policies

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN

Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant, LSA or similar

Understanding of a range of additional needs

Patient, calm and supportive approach

Strong communication and teamwork skill...