At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with additional learning needs, focusing on social, emotional, and mental health.
- Company: Affinity Partnerships, dedicated to inclusive education and professional support.
- Benefits: Competitive daily wage, free training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with a focus on personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, especially those with additional needs, and a positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 30285 - 37015 £ per year.
A Special Needs provision is looking for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs to start ASAP. The support is predominantly with social, emotional and mental health, with elements of Autism, challenging behaviour, and learning difficulties. Each role will vary as every child is unique, so your approaches should be tailored and specific to their needs.
This is a very rewarding role and will require you to guide the child's learning alongside the classroom teacher and SENCO. Most students require 1:1 support under the provision of an individual education plan, so you will help the child achieve personalised academic, social, and emotional learning goals set by educational professionals.
An ideal candidate will be:
- Excited about working with children and being creative
- Experienced in managing a class in the absence of the class teacher
- Confident in managing children's behaviour
- Emotionally resilient
- An approachable, friendly character
- Aware of or have experience supporting children and adults with additional needs
Benefits of working with Affinity Workforce:
- You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience.
- A dedicated consultant allocated to support you with any questions and concerns.
- Support in writing CVs and job applications.
- £200 for any successful referral of Teachers and £100 for Teaching Assistants.
- You will receive free, up-to-date safeguarding training.
- Training workshops and CPD courses to provide professional development.
- The option of working under a PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme.
The desirable candidate can offer previous experience with mental health in a supporting capacity, a knowledge or understanding of SEN/SEMH, a confident approach to working with children, an educational background, an enthusiasm to learn, a sense of humour, and develop professionally. An enhanced DBS can be assisted with by Affinity Workforce.
Affinity Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all. All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Secondary in Luton employer: Affinity Partnerships
Affinity-Partnerships in Bristol is an excellent employer for Primary Teachers, offering a supportive work culture that values enthusiasm and dedication. With competitive pay, dedicated consultant support, and opportunities for professional development through training workshops, teachers can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. The flexible positions available allow for a balanced work-life integration, making it an attractive choice for educators seeking rewarding employment.
