At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with Special Educational Needs and help them thrive in their learning.
- Company: Join Academics, a supportive team dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly payments, and access to free training.
- Other info: Full-time role with potential for permanent placement and ongoing support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEN or transferable skills from care or youth work.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Location: Lingfield
Start Date: Flexible
Pay: £92 - £95 per day, dependent on qualifications and experience
Job Summary
Looking for a rewarding career where every day makes a difference? At Academics, we're looking for an experienced SEN TA to join one of our fantastic SEN schools in Lingfield on a full-time, long-term basis. This is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs. You'll play a key role in helping pupils build confidence, overcome barriers to learning and celebrate every achievement, no matter how big or small.
Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or have transferable skills from care, youth work, support work or experience studying psychology we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them to engage with learning and reach their full potential.
- Work alongside teachers to deliver creative and inclusive learning activities.
- Support children with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language needs and learning difficulties.
- Adapt resources and learning strategies to meet individual needs.
- Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour through patience and consistency.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, teachers and families.
- Support with personal care or specialist equipment where required.
What We're Looking For
- Experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs is desirable.
- A caring, patient and resilient attitude with a genuine passion for supporting children.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
- The right to work in the UK.
Why Join Academics?
- Full-time, long-term opportunities with the potential to secure a permanent role.
- Competitive daily pay.
- Weekly pay.
- A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support throughout your placement.
- Access to free training and professional development opportunities.
- Refer-a-Friend Bonus - Earn up to £125 when you refer a friend who works with us.
- Optional pension scheme.
- A friendly, experienced team committed to finding the right role for you.
Academics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to a face-to-face registration, satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
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