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SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 92.63 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wigston

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting on a Temp-to-Perm basis. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and making a meaningful difference in their educational journey.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils who have a range of complex and severe learning needs, providing tailored support to help them access learning and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Support students with severe and complex needs, including:

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
ADHD
Physical disabilities
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

Assist with personal care duties where required, ensuring dignity, respect, and safeguarding are maintained at all times
Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff to deliver personalised learning and care plans
Create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all learners
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working with children or young people with SEND, either in education, care, or support settings
Knowledge or experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, physical disabilities, and/or PMLD
A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
Confidence supporting pupils with personal care requirements
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:

Competitive rates of pay
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities for professional development and training
The chance to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period
A rewarding role where you can positively impact young lives every day
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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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