The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will be tasked with working with classes made up of students with SEN needs aged between 4-16 years old in small group and 1:1 settings.

Working under the direction of the class teacher, the ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will be energetic, flexible, positive and patient, with an ability to build strong working relationships with young people with barriers to learning. Experience working with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and individualised curricula is advantageous.

Duties will include:

• Supporting the class teacher to deliver work in accordance with the National Curriculum or individualised curricula based on EHCPs.
• Assisting the class teacher with behaviour management strategies.
• Running small group and 1:1 sessions.
• Ensuring the best possible progress for all students you work with.

The school are the local SEN provider for the Furness area and accommodates pupils aged 2-19 with severe or profound learning difficulties and other associated needs.

• Have a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant work experience
• Be confident and reliable
• Have experience supporting children with special needs, or a desire to do so
• Have recent, relevant experience in a school setting or similar background

• Holding a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent work experience

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.