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Job Posted: 10 hours ago

Salary: £ 14 - 14 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Gateshead

Expire in: a month

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Gateshead 
 Salary: £14.00 Per hour
 Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
 Start Date: ASAP

 About the Role 
Education Network are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming school in Gateshead. The role involves supporting children with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down Syndrome, and social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.

 You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide tailored support, helping pupils to access learning, develop social skills, and achieve their full potential in a safe and inclusive environment.

 Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN, including ASD and Down Syndrome.
Support with the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
Assist with classroom activities and differentiated learning tasks.
Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and outside agencies to ensure consistent support.
Help create a positive, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.The Ideal Candidate
Experience working with children with SEN, particularly ASD, Down Syndrome, or behaviour needs.
Calm, patient, and resilient, with a caring and supportive approach.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A team player who is passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives.
A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience).
A valid Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply for one).If you are interested in this role please email Rachael.chapman @(url removed) with an up to date copy of your CV, or give us a call on (phone number removed) for an informal chat about opportunities. 
 
The Education Network Offer: 
Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career. 
You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth. 
 
The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance. 
We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days. 
 
Data Privacy and Processing 
By applying for this role, you are agreeing for The Education Network to process and store your personal data, including your CV and application form, for the purposes of recruitment. The Education Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR. Your information will be kept securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. We will retain your data for up to 24 months unless you request us to delete it earlier. You have the right to request access to, amend, or delete your data at any time by contacting Neville Wood at The Education Network. 

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days

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