SEND Teaching Assistant (Full time)

Chesterfield

£416.65 - £430 per week

Working hours: 08:30am – 15:30pm

Start Date: 3rd June 2024 – Temporary to permanent position following successful interview process! 

The School and Role

Set in Chesterfield, this school specialises in the education of students who have education health care plans for SEMH or have been permanently or temporarily excluded from mainstream school, due to being disengaged from education. Needs of students may include social, emotional and mental health difficulties and SEND including ASD, ADHD, PDA and attachment disorders, through a holistic therapeutic approach. Students are provided a calm and supportive environment in which they can develop and learn within a safe environment.  You will be surrounded by a fantastic team, who have an unquestionable passion for the education and development of young people.

The successful applicant will be working on a 221 basis with a young person with pathological demand avoidance, SEMH and high functioning autism.

Requirements

The desired Teaching Assistant will have;

-          At least 6 months experience in a SEMH, PRU setting, residential or youth work

-          Previous experience of working with behaviours that challenge is highly desirable

-          Emotional intelligence and the ability to react calmly in stressful situations.

-          Have a passion for supporting students and teachers, with the ability to work in small groups and on a 121/221 basis 

-          The ability to work on initiative and proactively

-          Great communication skills, approachable and able to forge positive working relationships

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

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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