SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant 

Sheffield  

Temporary – Permanent (Full time Position) – Flexible working hours available. 

£420 - £465 Per Week 

Start date: 4th of November 2024 – Flexible start dates available 

Please note: This position is offering a temporary to permanent contract!  

Do you have experience working within care, child and youth support, health and therapy, social services, Nursing, or hands-on teaching and are wanting a career change? Your skills can truly make a difference! Join us as a SEND Teaching Assistant and empower students with diverse needs to thrive—apply now! 

The role   

This school is a dedicated SEND specialist in Sheffield, providing tailored support for children aged 11-19 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The nurturing environment fosters individual growth and learning. 

We are seeking a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with speech and language difficulties, heightened anxieties, and varying levels of autism. Your role will involve creating a calm and supportive atmosphere, providing personal care, assisting with hoisting and mobility, and administering medical interventions as needed (training provided). 

The School 

This school offers education for young people with severe and complex learning difficulties. Our goal is to help all students achieve their maximum potential and actively engage in both school life and their communities. Our dedicated staff collaborates creatively with students to provide imaginative and engaging learning experiences. We deliver an aspirational, personalised, and multi-sensory curriculum that ensures students find success and enjoyment in their learning. 

Candidates should be willing to take responsibility for basic care and hygiene as part of their duties to ensure that the students can gain full access to the curriculum.  This includes meeting personal care needs and feeding. 

If you are committed, patient, and eager to make a difference in the lives of young people with SEND, we encourage you to apply! 

Responsibilities: 

• Support the Class Teacher and Senior Leadership Team in delivering the curriculum and student support. 

• Comply with policies on child protection, health, safety, confidentiality, and data protection; report concerns appropriately. 

• Ensure all students have equal access to learning opportunities. 

• Contribute to the school’s ethos and goals, appreciating the roles of other professionals. 

Requirements  

The desired Candidate will have:  

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those with speech and language difficulties and autism. 

• Understanding of hoisting and mobility assistance; must be hoist trained or willing to complete training. 

• Training in relevant learning/behaviour strategies e.g. SEN, Team Teach, Positive Handling, First Aid 

• Patience and empathy in dealing with diverse learning and behavioural challenges. 

• Open to ongoing training in specialised care and support procedures relevant to SEND. 

• Relevant qualifications and experience within education or related fields of work. 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 

What we offer 

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration). 

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). 

• Social and networking events. 

• Pension contributions. 

• CPD to help with your professional development. 

• Access to a dedicated consultant. 

• Access to free courses such as Team Teach. 

About us 
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.  

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.  

How to apply  
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.  

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or (url removed) 
 

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