SEND Teaching Assistant
Middlesbrough
Up to £450 per week
About the role
Connex Education is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for a full time role within a secondary school in Middlesbrough to support children aged 11 – 16 within the classroom who have special educational needs (SEN).
About the school
This position is based in a large and diverse secondary school in the Middlesbrough area, which has a strong emphasis on supporting students with SEN needs and ensuring they have excellent provision in place. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting KS 3 and 4 students within the classroom.
Assignment Details
This role will commence in January and will last for the remainder of the academic year. This is a full-time role during term time, so you must be available Monday – Friday. Duties will involve providing learning support on a 1:1 or small group basis, implementing personalised learning programs, monitoring student progress, and assisting teachers in an inclusive classroom environment.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
* Competitive daily rate.
* PAYE paid weekly.
* Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package comprising over 19 courses.
* Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA to Level 5 TEFL.
* Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course.
* Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
* Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.
Person Specification
* Experience working with children with SEND/SEMH conditions.
* Must be 21 or over.
* Must have UK school-based experience.
* Knowledge of child development and learning needs.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Must hold a DBS on update service or be willing to apply for one.
* Patience, empathy, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
* Flexibility and willingness to adapt lessons as needed.
* Good organization and multitasking abilities.
If you feel you fit this criteria and are interested in this role, or would like to discuss any other opportunities with us, please apply today or call Macy Mann on 01642 573 553.
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