About the role
This ‘Outstanding’ SEND school, based in Sunderland, supports children and young people aged 5-11 and is looking to appoint a passionate Trainee Special Needs Teaching Assistantto work in either Key Stage 1 or 2 classes on a full-time basis. Working in this Primary SEND school as part of an established team, the desired Trainee Special Needs Teaching Assistantwill be working on a small class sized basis with pupils with SEND including Autism (ASC) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). This full time Trainee Special Needs Teaching Assistantrole is long term from September ongoing with the possibility of a permanent vacancy for the right person.
What you will get:
1. Free dedicated online training sessions in areas such as safeguarding, child protection, behaviour management and working in SEND (special education needs and disabilities).
2. Advice and guidance from industry professionals.
3. A paid placement working in a school setting of your choice (depending on availability).
4. Support in processing your compliance and background clearance checks (cost of enhanced DBS check and Update Service registration not included).
5. A reference from your placement school enabling you to work in schools as a TA.
6. Support from education recruitment experts in finding you work once your placement is complete - you will join our supply pool where you can gather even more school experience, with the potential to finding a long-term or permanent role.