SEND Teaching Assistant
A vibrant mainstream primary school in Kirkby Stephen area is looking for someone to support the teacher working 1‑1 with a child. This long‑term Teaching Assistant role is ideal for enthusiastic individuals with SEND experience.
The school is a welcoming, inclusive and warm environment, with supportive senior leadership; it is looking for someone to work full time 8:30‑15:30.
This role is to start immediately.
The Role
- Working closely with the teacher to adapt the curriculum to the child’s needs
- Understanding the needs of children with SEND
- Helping the child build confidence and reach milestones
- Working inside and outside the classroom environment
- Having experience working with challenging behaviour
The Ideal Person and Skills
- Is ambitious about the progress of young people
- Has excellent communication skills
- Works closely with teachers and SENCOs to implement tailored support plans
- Is compassionate, patient and committed to inclusive education
- Has a background in early years, care, health, or social work
- Possesses patience, flexibility, active listening and the ability to build great relationships
- Is willing to learn and adapt in a fast‑based classroom environment
Qualifications & Skills
- A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or a background in education or care (NVQ, CACHE, Degree or equivalent)
- Experience supporting children with SEND
- Passionate about working with young children or adults with disabilities
The School
A warm, inclusive and supported school. Strong focus on teamwork and commitment to every child’s progress. Fantastic support from SENCOs and the leadership team and committed to safeguarding.
Location – Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Stephen
Role Type: Full time / Temp – Perm
Full time / Temp – Perm
Pay Rate: £14.60 – £16.90 per hour
£14.60 – £16.90 per hour
Working Hours
Mon – Fri 8:30 – 15:30
Term time
Term time
Safeguarding
Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.
