Classroom support are excited to be working with a large mainstream Primary School in the Maidstone area.
We are recruiting on their behalf for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a temporary long-term position starting in May 2025
There is a highly competitive rate of pay which is £90+ per day depending on experience, for working hours of 8.30am - 3.30pm.
Working days are Monday-Friday term time only.
Requirements of the role are,
- Supporting a pupil with ASD (Autism), who needs a lot of 1:1 support within and outside of the class.
- Using your experience of effective behaviour management. Resilience, patience and calmness are key experience traits that the school are looking for.
- Understanding of Autism and experience working with adults or children with such support needs.
- Advantageous requirement of holding a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification.
- Additionally, fulfilling any required duties defined by the class teacher.
- Be willing to provide lunch cover on occasions.
- Any experience of SEN or relevant SEN qualification is advantageous but not a necessity.
If you meet any of the above criteria and would like the opportunity to work with a highly regarded Maidstone school, please apply today and we will contact you immediately.
Please note you will either need a DBS on the update service, or to run a new one and put it on the update service. We can support with this if you need us to, the DBS cost if you want us to run you one is £63.70.
Safeguarding Statement:
Classroom Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including:
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An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service or a new application for one.
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Verification of professional references.
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Confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
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Other relevant background checks as applicable.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, Classroom Support is dedicated to providing quality teaching and support staff to schools across the UK.
To express your interest in this position, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss your application further