Teaching Assistant - SEND School
Location: Darlington
Pay: £90-£105 per day
Contract: Full-time (until July 2025)
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Role:
We are looking for passionate, proactive, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational SEND Schools in Darlington. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a long-term, positive impact on the lives, progress, and development of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You'll have the chance to build meaningful relationships and contribute to the growth of students from a variety of backgrounds.
About the School:
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The school provides support to pupils aged 4-16 with a range of SEND needs.
The school provides support to pupils aged 4-16 with a range of SEND needs.
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There are opportunities to work across different age groups, depending on your preferences and expertise.
There are opportunities to work across different age groups, depending on your preferences and expertise.
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The school fosters a strong and supportive culture, with a leadership team that prioritises teamwork and high standards of care and support for students.
The school fosters a strong and supportive culture, with a leadership team that prioritises teamwork and high standards of care and support for students.
Responsibilities:
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Support students with varied SEND and challenging behaviour, both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
Support students with varied SEND and challenging behaviour, both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
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Assist pupils aged 11-16 (roles may vary depending on your preference, experience, and skill set).
Assist pupils aged 11-16 (roles may vary depending on your preference, experience, and skill set).
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Support pupils who may be non-verbal or need assistance with personal care.
Support pupils who may be non-verbal or need assistance with personal care.
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Work alongside class teachers and colleagues to understand and meet the individual learning needs of students in the classroom.
Work alongside class teachers and colleagues to understand and meet the individual learning needs of students in the classroom.
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Help students develop academic skills, emotional resilience, and social abilities.
Help students develop academic skills, emotional resilience, and social abilities.
Experience, Qualifications, and Requirements:
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A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification is desirable.
A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification is desirable.
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Previous experience working with children in schools in the UK is preferred.
Previous experience working with children in schools in the UK is preferred.
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Ability to build strong, positive relationships with both students and staff.
Ability to build strong, positive relationships with both students and staff.
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A resilient, proactive, and positive attitude.
A resilient, proactive, and positive attitude.
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Right to work in the UK.
Right to work in the UK.
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An enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service (or willingness to process a new application).
An enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service (or willingness to process a new application).
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Two professional references from the last two years.
Two professional references from the last two years.
Why Work with us?
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We offer access to free CPD-certified training to keep your skills and knowledge up to date.
We offer access to free CPD-certified training to keep your skills and knowledge up to date.
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We are a global supply agency with branches around the world, offering day-to-day, short-term, and long-term cover.
We are a global supply agency with branches around the world, offering day-to-day, short-term, and long-term cover.
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You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, making a difference in students' lives.
You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, making a difference in students' lives.
If you're ready to take on a rewarding role and contribute to the development of students in an inspiring school, apply now! The school is looking for someone to start ASAP, so don't delay!