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SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary

Posted: 29-01-2025
Category: Teaching Assistants
Location: Chesterfield
Type: Full-time / Contract
Salary: £155 - £220 per day

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary

Are you a psychology graduate who is eager to build up classroom / school experience and would relish the opportunity to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant at a welcoming SEN school?

Or do you simply have a true passion for supporting those who require it the most, and are eager to support primary students with neurological, cognitive, mobility and SEMH needs?

Start immediately in this SEN Teaching Assistant role supporting primary pupils within a fantastic SEN school setting, based in Chesterfield.

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary:
In this highly rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant role you would be working with primary pupils on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis across their school day, working with class teachers and the SENDCo to ensure pupils make expected progress within an engaging and safe learning environment.

This welcoming SEN school is the perfect surrounding to build up your classroom skills and knowledge!
Interested? Simply apply on this page today!

SEN Teaching Assistant – The Role:

Work with primary aged students
Support students with an ASC / autism diagnosis
Carry out 1:1 and group intervention sessions
Collaborate with experienced teachers and support staff
Complete induction training

SEN Teaching Assistant – Qualifications required:

Level 3 TA or degree level of education
Education / childcare experience is required
Previous SEN / ASC experience is desirable
Calm, compassionate and proactive manner
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits of working as a SEN Teaching Assistant through Smile Northwest:

Fantastic and valuable classroom experience
Flexible work to suit your availability.
Competitive and transparent rates of pay
Dedicated and professional consultant
CPD opportunities to continue your professional growth.
Long-term, permanent, and flexible working placements.

If this SEN Teaching Assistant position sounds suited to you, please contact Joseph via email at joseph@smile-education.co.uk or apply through this website.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be required to undergo compliance checks, including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and Qualifications checks.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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