Have you recently graduated with a degree in psychology and have a passion for working with children that have additional needs?
Can you work under your own initiative?
Can you start as soon as possible?
If so, then this SEN teaching assistant role could be for you!
We are looking for enthusiastic special educational needs teaching assistants (SEN TA) to work with children that have SEMH needs to start after Easter break in Kirkby. The contract is for the summer term but a successful SEN TA may be offered a permanent position in September.
Benefits
£65-£75 per day
A welcoming team that will make you feel supported throughout your role
A 'Recommend a Friend' bonus up to £300
A dedicated, professional and friendly consultant and a branch with 24 hour on-call facility
A supportive team
Requirements
Experience working with children, preferably those with additional needs
Be comfortable managing children with SEMH needs
Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to get one
Strong work ethic
Able to adapt to the different needs of each child
Contact details for 2 references
Responsibilities
Ensuring pupils stay on task by managing disruptive behaviour
Providing support to children on a 1 to 1 basis or in a group setting
Doing interventions
Assisting the teacher in planning engaging lessons for the class in line with school policies
Liaising with the class teacher and parents to provide the best support
Following an individual behavioural plan
Proving long term solutions to challenging behaviour
Qualifications are not essential but would be desirable.
If this sounds like something that would interest you please don't hesitate to contact me by emailing your CV to or feel free to contact me directly on (phone number removed) for further information.
Does this role not sound like the right fit for you? We work with a range of schools with a wide variety of roles so please email your CV to and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
I look forward to hearing from you
