Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Full-time, term time only

Rotherham

Temporary to Permanent

£90 – £100 per day

Unique School Solutions are working with a number of Primary schools in Rotherham, in particular within the S63 areas, who are needing SEN Teaching Assistants to support across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Duties can vary dependant on the school, and the needs of the children. You may be working 1:1 with a child or with small groups, either in the classroom or within the SEN/Integrated resource unit. You may be supporting educationally or pastorally.

Some roles involve personal care support, sensory support or TeamTeach.

Your job will see you liaise with teaching staff, the Special Needs Coordinator and potentially parents or carers. You will be expected to monitor pupil progress and provide feedback as and when required.

In order to apply for these jobs you must:

• Ideally have worked in an Early Years or Primary School setting for at least 3 months in the last 2 years – References will be required
• Have worked with children or adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or have an understanding of SEN
• Be able to develop strong relationships with children
• Have strong behaviour management skills
• Be able to work independantly and within a team
• Have strong organisational skills
• TeamTeach qualification would be beneficial but not essential
• Personal Care experience beneficial but not essential

All applications will be subject to a stringent registration process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education including completing an Enhanced DBS and gaining professional references.

Please note, Unique School Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of the school.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.7% statutory holiday pay.