Location: DE11
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-Time | 12-Week Temp to Perm
Start Date: September
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs?
We are currently recruiting for a SEN / AP Teaching Assistant to join Esteem South Academy in DE11. This is a full-time position starting in September, initially on a 12-week temporary basis with the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate.
You will work closely with students who require additional support, helping them to engage with learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential. This role will involve supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and those within Alternative Provision (AP) settings.
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to students
- Assisting with the delivery of tailored learning activities
- Supporting students with social, emotional and behavioural needs
- Encouraging positive engagement and participation in lessons
- Building strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers
- Promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
- Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant is essential
- Experience supporting students with SEN and/or within an Alternative Provision setting
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to your own vehicle
- Business insurance (or willingness to obtain prior to starting)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A patient, resilient and positive approach
- Full-time hours
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks
- Supportive and welcoming school environment
- The chance to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
- Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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