Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant Sheffield, S25 £100 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp – Perm Working hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:40 – 15:40 (term time only) Unique School Solutions are supporting a warm and welcoming Special Needs school in the S25 area of Sheffield, to recruit for an experienced and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to work with children aged between 11-19 years old. This school provides bespoke educational opportunities to secondary age students with a range of additional needs. The role will be working within the classroom under the direction of the teacher, supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis to access the curriculum. The role may require personal care support, for which full on-site training will be provided. About the school: – Warm and engaging environment – Supportive and well organised leadership team – Fantastic facilities – Extensive training opportunities for staff Essential requirements for the role: – Previous experience working within a school (mainstream or special) – Experience supporting children with SEND – The ability to build rapport with young learners – The ability to work under the direction of the class teacher as well as using own initiative – The ability to support small groups and on a 1:1 basis – Minimum of grade C (Level 4), or equivalent in Maths and English By working with Unique School Solutions, you wil…